Question

A key difference between green algae and land-based plants is that

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is option C.

Explanation:

Green algae lack the vascular tissues, that is they do not have phloem or xylem for transporting water and nutrients throughout their bodies. They have a thalloid that means they do not have a body divided into root stem and leaves. The thalloid body helps in absorbing nutrients from surroundings.

The land-based plants have xylem and phloem (vascular tissues) to transport water, nutrients, and minerals throughout the body.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Answer 2

C is correct. Green algae is a non-vascular plant, meaning it doesn’t posses any water conducting tissues or much structural complexity