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Angiosperms Have a Much Higher Water Transport Capacity Than That

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Angiosperms have a much higher water transport capacity than that found in tracheid-only plants because:


A) the thinness of tracheids in angiosperms enhances their transport capability.
B) the thin leaves of angiosperms allow them to transpire at a greater rate, thus moving more water.
C) the specialization of cells into vessel elements and fibers allows transport and support to become separate functions.
D) xylem in angiosperms is composed of living cells.
E) the thin diameter of angiosperm vessels increases the rate of water flow.

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