Refer to the figure above and then answer the questions that follow.
-Nonvascular plants have never evolved to the size of vascular plants. This is most likely due to limitations in:
A) nutrient and water transportation.
B) respiration.
C) nutrient and water absorption.
D) photosynthesis.

Question

Refer to the figure above and then answer the questions that follow.
-Nonvascular plants have never evolved to the size of vascular plants. This is most likely due to limitations in:
A) nutrient and water transportation. 
B) respiration. 
C) nutrient and water absorption. 
D) photosynthesis.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Nonvascular plants lack the specialized tissues (xylem and phloem) found in vascular plants that are responsible for the efficient transport of water and nutrients throughout the plant. This limitation restricts their size and the environments in which they can thrive.

Refer to the Figure Above and Then Answer the Questions