Suppose an Efficient Conducting System Evolved in a Moss That

question 27

Multiple Choice

Suppose an efficient conducting system evolved in a moss that could transport water and other materials as high as a tall tree. Which of the following statements about "trees" of such a species would be true?

• A) spore dispersal distances would probably decrease
• B) females could produce only one archegonium
• C) unless its body parts were strengthened, such a "tree" would probably flop over
• D) individuals would probably compete less effectively for access to light

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