A plant has a genetic defect that causes its leaves to dry out, becoming brittle and prone to injuries. The genetic defect most likely causes each leaf to lack a .

the generic effect most likely causes each leaf to lack a sufficient root system that can support the plant's growth

A plant has a genetic defect that causes its leaves to dry out, becoming brittle and prone to injuries. The genetic defect most likely causes each leaf to lack a CUTICLE

Explanation:

The cuticle is the part of the cell (the waxy, water-repellant layer) that prevents injury and water loss

the reason the two sea urchins don't compete with each other for food, resources, etc. is because the urchins have adapted to the environment but they have also adapted to each other. this is most likely because the genes of the sea urchins.

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