Which Structure or Characteristic Does Not Enable the Nonvascular Land

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which structure or characteristic does not enable the nonvascular land plants to obtain water and minerals in the absence of a vascular system?

• A) Growth in dense masses through which water can move by capillary action
• B) Small size,which allows minerals to be distributed evenly by diffusion
• C) Usually found in moist habitats
• D) An extensive root system
• E) Leaflike structures that catch and hold water

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