Explain why a land plant may die if its roots remain waterlogged for a long time.

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(N/A) $1$. When soil is waterlogged, water fills all the spaces between soil particles, displacing the air.
$2$. Roots require oxygen for aerobic respiration to generate energy for growth and nutrient uptake.
$3$. In the absence of oxygen, roots are forced to respire anaerobically.
$4$. Anaerobic respiration in roots produces toxic substances like alcohol (ethanol), which can damage root cells and eventually kill the plant.

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