Asked by Nathaniel Newstrom - Student on Jul 27, 2024
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Which of the following is mismatched?
A) xylem-conducts water up from the soil
B) phloem-transports organic nutrients
C) vascular tissue-consists of xylem and phloem
D) vascular plants-sporophyte is dominant
E) sporophyte-haploid
Vascular Plants
Plants that have specialized structures for conducting water and nutrients throughout the organism, including ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms.
Sporophyte
The diploid phase in the life cycle of plants and algae that produces spores.
Xylem
A type of vascular tissue in plants responsible for the transport of water and minerals from the roots to other parts of the plant.
- Contrast the reproductive mechanisms and characteristics of nonvascular versus vascular plants.
- Become acquainted with pivotal events in the history of plant evolution.
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LF
Lindsay FlowersJul 29, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The statement "sporophyte-haploid" is a mismatch, as sporophyte is the diploid (2n) stage in the life cycle of vascular plants, while haploid (n) stage is the gametophyte.
Learning Objectives
- Contrast the reproductive mechanisms and characteristics of nonvascular versus vascular plants.
- Become acquainted with pivotal events in the history of plant evolution.