The death of the plant was likely caused by?

The diagram above is an illustration of the growth of a plant in a water culture. After a few days, the solution turned green and the plant died. Use this to answer this question.

A. excess supply of nutrients to the plant
B. inadequate supply of water to the plant
C. algal growth in the solution that used up the nutrients
D. inability of the plant to make food due to lack of sunlight

Correct Answer:

Option C – algal growth in the solution that used up the nutrients