One Important Difference Between the Anatomy of Roots and the Anatomy

question 37

Multiple Choice

One important difference between the anatomy of roots and the anatomy of leaves is that ________.

• A) only leaves have phloem and only roots have xylem
• B) root cells have cell walls and leaf cells do not
• C) a waxy cuticle covers leaves but is absent from roots
• D) vascular tissue is found in roots but is absent from leaves
• E) leaves have epidermal tissue but roots do not

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