Question

you encounter a plant that has green structures on tall brown stalks. which kind of plant is this, and what are the green structures? (1 point)

• it is a nonvascular plant, and the structures are roots.
• it is a vascular plant, and the structures are leaves.
• it is a nonvascular plant, and the structures are leaves.
• it is a vascular plant, and the structures are roots.

Explanation:

Vascular plants have lignified vascular tissue that allows them to grow tall (forming brown stalks/ stems). Nonvascular plants lack this tissue and are small, low-growing. Green structures on stalks are leaves (roots are typically underground and not green, as they don't photosynthesize).

Answer:

B. It is a vascular plant, and the structures are leaves.