What particle of soil is best at retaining dissolved nutrients that might otherwise trickle past roots too quickly to be absorbed?
A)nodules
B)humus
C)silt
D)clay
E)sand

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Clay particles have a high surface area and a negative charge, which allows them to attract and hold onto positively charged nutrient ions, preventing them from leaching away.

What Particle of Soil Is Best at Retaining Dissolved Nutrients