The leaves of a plant are dotted with openings
known as storata. when open, stomata allow
the plant to exchange gases and allow moisture
to evaporate, to draw water from the
roots up into the plant. these activities the
plant to
(1) produce light energy
(2) maintain homeostasis
(3) decompose organic matter
(4) synthesize minerals

emerging idea only occurs as a raw idea that could appear out of nowhere. meanwhile, to reach scientific consensus , that idea must be structured and tested over and over again through various experiments. the scientific consensus transforms the raw idea into idea that is more reliable through the process of scientific elimination.

the answer would be d : p