Asked by Carlos Muniz on Apr 24, 2024
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Which plants do not have lignin-reinforced vascular tissues?
A) angiosperms
B) conifers
C) ferns
D) lycophytes
E) bryophytes
Lignin-Reinforced
Lignin-Reinforced refers to plant tissues strengthened by lignin, a complex organic polymer that provides rigidity and resistance to decay.
Vascular Tissues
The specialized tissues in plants that conduct water, nutrients, and photosynthates across different parts of the plant.
Bryophytes
A group of non-vascular plants including mosses, liverworts, and hornworts, characterized by their life cycle alternating between gametophyte and sporophyte generations.
- Identify the characteristics distinguishing vascular and non-vascular plants.
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Autumn Heddleston5 days ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Bryophytes are non-vascular plants and do not have lignin-reinforced vascular tissues. Angiosperms, conifers, ferns, and lycophytes are all vascular plants with lignin-reinforced tissues.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the characteristics distinguishing vascular and non-vascular plants.