The right option is; a. It is rich in minerals from volcanic deposits.
Volcanic soil (andisol) is a light and fluffy soil that is formed from volcanic ash and cinder deposits. Volcanic soil is very fertile because it is highly composed of non-crystalline minerals, such as allophane and imogolite from volcanic deposits. These minerals create strong bonds with organic matter which leads to the accumulation of organic matter in the soil. Volcanic soil has high water retention capability and it supports the growth of crops such as rice, maize and fruits.
The original source of phosphorus in a terrestrial ecosystem is soil microorganisms. soil becomes deficient in phosphorous leading to ecosystem retrogression. phosphorous can be found in our body, it builds strong bones and teeth.
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Probably to not contaminate food or accidentally poison it.
The purple-stemmed trait is dominant. If the two types of stems were both homozygous and they had an offspring that was purple then, that means the purple must have overpowered the green-stemmed gene.
