A Shared Derived Trait of All Plants Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

A shared derived trait of all plants is

• A)protection of the embryo.
• B)seed production.
• C)vascular tissue.
• D)All of the above.

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Definitions:

Vascular Tissue

Specialized tissue in plants that conducts water, nutrients, and sugars throughout the plant body, composed mainly of xylem and phloem.

Xylem

A type of tissue in plants responsible for transporting water and nutrients from the roots to other parts of the plant.

Primary Growth

Growth in plants resulting from cell division in the apical meristems, leading to an increase in height and length of the plant.

Terminal Bud

The primary area of growth in most plants, typically found at the tip of a stem where it can give rise to new tissue and extend the length of the stem.