How does the wheat stem rust fungus harm its host plant?
A) It blocks the flow of water through the plant.
B) It interferes with the photosynthetic process.
C) It absorbs plant sugars made in photosynthesis.
D) It causes the roots to rot.
E) It interferes with flowering.

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The wheat stem rust fungus harms its host plant by absorbing the plant sugars that are produced during photosynthesis, depriving the plant of essential nutrients needed for growth and development.

How Does the Wheat Stem Rust Fungus Harm Its Host