Despite Lacking Tracheids, Nonvascular Plants Possess Structures or Characteristics That

Multiple Choice

Despite lacking tracheids, nonvascular plants possess structures or characteristics that allow them to obtain and transport water and minerals on land.These include all of the following except

A) association with mycorrhizae-fungi that form a mutualistic partnership with plants.
B) thick spore walls to prevent dessication.
C) small size, which allows minerals to be distributed evenly by diffusion.
D) cells specialized for water transport.
E) growth in dense masses through which water can move by capillary action.