The tallest living tree, standing 112 meters (367 feet)tall, is a redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)located in California. The tallest trees in the world, such as redwoods, are gymnosperms because

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Gymnosperms have very stiff xylem cells that support the increase in height and weight. This allows them to grow taller than other plants, such as deciduous trees, which lack this stiff support in their xylem cells. Therefore, option B is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect because both gymnosperms and angiosperms have xylem cells. Option C is incorrect because both gymnosperms and angiosperms can transport water up the plant via negative water pressure. Option D is incorrect because deciduous trees possess both cohesion and adhesion necessary for water tension.

The Tallest Living Tree, Standing 112 Meters (367 Feet)tall, Is