Chapter 29: Q29-5TYU. (page 633)
Suppose an efficient conducting system evolved in a moss that could transport water and other materials as high as a tall tree. Which of the following statements about 鈥渢rees鈥 of such a species would notbe true?
(A) Spore dispersal distances would probably increase.
(B) Females could produce only one archegonium.
(C) Unless its body parts were strengthened, such a 鈥渢ree鈥
would probably flop over.
(D) Individuals would probably compete more effectively for
access to light.
Short Answer
(A)The statement 鈥渟pore dispersal distance would probably increase鈥 is true.
(B)The statement 鈥渇emales could produce only one archegonium鈥 is not true.
(C)The statement 鈥淯nless its body parts were strengthened, such a tree would probably flop over鈥 is true.
(D)The statement 鈥淚ndividuals would probably compete more effectively for access to light鈥 is true.