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Legume Root nodules are pink-colored by leghaemoglobin. This is due to a symbiotic relationship of the plant with beneficial bacteria. Credit: John
Photosynthesis is dependent on sunlight. Plants will use too much sun to grow taller. The three plants in the image on the left were grown under full
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