How Does a Gastrovascular Cavity Differ from a Complete Digestive

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Multiple Choice

How does a gastrovascular cavity differ from a complete digestive tract?

• A) a gastrovascular cavity has an opening that serves as a mouth and an anus
• B) the complete digestive process is slower in a gastrovascular cavity
• C) there is less specialization of parts in a gastrovascular cavity
• D) the four functions of digestion are not simulataneous in a gastrovascular cavity as they are in a complete digestive tract
• E) all of these are differences between a gastrovascular cavity and a complete digestive tract

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Definitions:

Phloem Transport

The movement of nutrients, particularly sugar (sucrose), and other solutes throughout a plant via the phloem tissue.

Parenchyma Cells

Fundamental plant cells that are alive at maturity, usually found in leaves' mesophyll and involved in functions like photosynthesis, storage, and tissue repair.

Slimy Sheath

A slimy sheath refers to the mucilaginous covering found around certain bacteria, algae, and plants, offering protection and aiding in surface attachment.

Zone of Maturation

A region in plant roots where cells undergo differentiation, becoming specialized in their functions.