Question
Root secrete weak organic acids which attack the rocks
and start to dissolve away the softer parts areSolution
Roots of plants can secrete various organic acids, like humic acid, tannic acid, and acetic acid, which can aid in the decomposition of rocks and the release of minerals necessary for plant growth.
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