Question

The cells in vascular and nonvascular plants are both able to get water, but nonvascular plants have different methods than vascular plants. How do these differences affect the height of the plants? In three to five sentences, explain this and be sure to describe how each type of plant gets water to its cells

Answer 1

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Vascular plants have specialized tissues called xylem and phloem that allow them to efficiently transport water from the roots to the rest of the plant. Xylem tissue carries water and nutrients upward, while phloem tissue transports sugars and other organic compounds downward. This efficient water transport system enables vascular plants to grow taller as they can effectively deliver water to all parts of the plant.

On the other hand, nonvascular plants lack xylem and phloem tissue, so they cannot transport water in the same way as vascular plants. Instead, they rely on passive water absorption and diffusion through their cell walls. Nonvascular plants, such as mosses and liverworts, are generally small in size because they cannot efficiently distribute water throughout their structures. The lack of a specialized water transport system limits their ability to grow tall since water availability is restricted only to the immediate surroundings of each cell.

Answer 2

can u put it in 3 or 4 sentences

Answer 3

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Vascular plants have specialized tissues that allow them to transport water efficiently, enabling them to grow taller. Xylem tissue carries water and nutrients upward, while phloem tissue transports sugars downward. Nonvascular plants lack these specialized tissues, relying on passive water absorption and diffusion, which limits their ability to distribute water effectively and ultimately restricts their growth height.