Question

the cells in vascular and an excular plants are both able to get water but nebular plants have different methods than regular planes how do these for different it says affect the height of the plant and 3 to 5 sentences explain this and be sure to describe how each type of plant gets water into itself

Answer 1

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The cells in vascular plants, such as trees and flowering plants, have specialized structures called xylem vessels that help in the transport of water. These vessels create a continuous pathway from the roots to the upper parts of the plant. The water is absorbed by the roots through root hairs and is then transported upwards through capillary action, driven by transpiration.

In contrast, non-vascular plants, also known as bryophytes or mosses, lack specialized vascular tissues and do not have true xylem vessels. Instead, they rely on a process called diffusion for water absorption. They have small structures called rhizoids that help in the absorption of water from the surrounding environment. This diffusion-driven method of water uptake restricts their height. Due to the lack of efficient internal transport systems, non-vascular plants tend to be low-growing and are usually only a few centimeters tall.

The presence of specialized water-conducting tissues in vascular plants allows for more efficient water uptake and transport, which ultimately contributes to their ability to grow to much greater heights. The xylem vessels provide a continuous pathway for water movement from the roots to the leaves, ensuring that all parts of the plant receive the necessary water supply. This hydraulic system enables vascular plants to achieve extensive growth and reach considerable heights, as observed in large trees and ferns.

Answer 2

shorter

Answer 3

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The lack of specialized water-conducting tissues in non-vascular plants limits their ability to efficiently transport water. As a result, non-vascular plants tend to be shorter in height compared to vascular plants. Without the ability to effectively transport water to all parts of the plant, non-vascular plants have adapted to grow closer to the ground where they can access moisture more easily. This adaptation allows them to survive in environments where water availability may be limited.

Answer 4

make it like a 6th grader

Answer 5

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Vascular plants, like big trees and flowers, have special "pipes" inside them called xylem vessels that help them suck up water. These vessels act like straws, pulling water from the ground all the way up to the top of the plant. This lets them grow really tall.

But non-vascular plants, like mosses, don't have these special water-sucking straws. They have to rely on a process called diffusion to absorb water. It's like when you put a drop of food coloring in water and it spreads out on its own. The mosses absorb water through their little root-like structures called rhizoids, but it's not as efficient as the pipes in vascular plants. That's why non-vascular plants tend to be shorter and closer to the ground. They can't get as much water to the top parts of their plant, so they stay low.