Vascular Plants Hydrate Photosynthetic Cells Using _____, Whereas Bryophytes Do

Question

Vascular plants hydrate photosynthetic cells using _____, whereas bryophytes do so using _____.
A)surface water; soil water
B)soil water; surface water
C)xylem; phloem
D)xylem; surface water

Accepted Answer

Vascular plants use soil water absorbed through roots and transported via xylem to hydrate photosynthetic cells, while bryophytes rely on surface water due to their lack of vascular tissue.