Question

multiple select question
select all that apply
select all adaptations of land plants that distinguish them from their algal relatives.
the presence of specialized water transporting tissues
the ability to use aerobic metabolism in the dark
the presence of chlorophyll for photosynthesis
the presence of stomata for gas exchange
the presence of a waxy cuticle on air - exposed surfaces
select all that apply

Explanation:

1. Specialized water - transporting tissues (xylem) are unique to land plants for water uptake and transport from soil to other parts, not present in most algae.
2. Algae and land plants can both use aerobic metabolism in the dark.
3. Both algae and land plants have chlorophyll for photosynthesis.
4. Stomata are small pores on land - plant surfaces for gas exchange, not found in most algae.
5. A waxy cuticle on air - exposed surfaces helps land plants prevent water loss, which is not a common feature in algae.

Answer:

• The presence of specialized water transporting tissues
• The presence of stomata for gas exchange
• The presence of a waxy cuticle on air - exposed surfaces