Vascular plants grow to incredible heights. Which of the following features could be credited for their height?
A. well-developed vascular system
B. brightly colored flowers
C. numerous leaves to outcompete other plants for sunlight
Answer (2)
The answer is A. The vascular system, filled with vascular tissue, are the crucial conduits through which water and nutrients flow through plants. Without them plants are limited to being a few inches (centimeters) tall. Leaves that get sunlight have nothing to do with a plants height.
The height of vascular plants is primarily credited to their well-developed vascular system, which includes xylem for water transportation and phloem for nutrient distribution. This system, along with true roots and supportive stems, enables these plants to grow tall and compete effectively for sunlight. Therefore, the correct answer is A.
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