Recall That Several Vascular Bundles (Containing Phloem and Xylem) Are

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Multiple Choice

Recall that several vascular bundles (containing phloem and xylem) are located around the circumference of a vascular plant stem. In contrast, a root contains one vascular bundle running down its center. What might account for this different arrangement of vascular bundles in stems and roots?

• A)Stems need to counteract the force of gravity (and support leaves), but roots do not.
• B)Roots need to quickly transport nutrients to the rest of the plant, but stems do not.
• C)Roots require fewer nutrients compared to stems.
• D)None of the other answer options is correct.

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