The plant makes less food. The plant takes in less water. The plant attracts fewer insects. The plant does not have support.
I am hesitating between 4 options to answer the following question, which option should I choose?
Question: Jeremiah noticed a plant had many missing leaves and large holes in other leaves. Why do missing leaves hurt the plant?
Possibilities:
- The plant makes less food.
- The plant takes in less water.
- The plant attracts fewer insects.
- The plant does not have support.

The plant makes less food.