This key facts covers What Do PLANTS Compete For? within Competition Adaptations for GCSE Biology. Topic 2: Competition Adaptations It is section 3 of 14 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 3 of 14
Practice
15 questions
Recall
20 flashcards
🌿 What Do PLANTS Compete For?
- Light — for photosynthesis (energy production)
- Water — for photosynthesis, transport, and cooling
- Space — for roots (to absorb water/minerals) and shoots (to reach light)
- Minerals/nutrients — especially nitrates for making proteins
💡 Exam tip: Plants can't move, so they compete differently — by growing taller, having wider roots, or producing chemicals that stop other plants growing!