The plant makes less food. The plant takes in less water. The plant attracts fewer insects. The plant does not have support.
I gave my students this multiple choice question: Jeremiah noticed a plant had many missing leaves and large holes in other leaves. Why do missing leaves hurt the plant?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- The plant makes less food.
- The plant takes in less water.
- The plant attracts fewer insects.
- The plant does not have support.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

The plant makes less food.