How does the wheat stem rust fungus harm its host plant?
A) by blocking the flow of water through the plant
B) it interferes with the photosynthetic process
C) it absorbs plant sugars made in photosynthesis
D) it blocks the formation of wheat seeds
E) it interferes with flowering

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

How Does the Wheat Stem Rust Fungus Harm Its Host