Which of the Following is NOT an Adaptation of Plants

Question

Which of the following is NOT an adaptation of plants to life on land?
A)protection of the embryo from drying out
B)waxy cuticle on leaves to prevent drying out
C)waxy cuticle on roots to prevent drying out
D)vascular system (in most plants)to move water internally

Accepted Answer

Roots typically do not have a waxy cuticle because they need to absorb water and nutrients from the soil, so a waxy cuticle would hinder this process.