Question

A species of plant typically requires plenty of moisture and mild temperatures.It is smaller when it is grown in very hot, dry conditions. The plant grows to a smaller size because the environmental conditions affect the development of its water-conducting cells. Which statement explains why the plant is smaller?

A. All of the cells that make up the plant are smaller
B. More water-conducting cells are formed by cell division
C. The water-conducting cells in the plant are smaller
D. Fewer water-conducting cells are formed by differentiation

Answer 1

Answer: D

Explanation: A- incorrect all cells are the same size;)B there can't really be more water-conducting C the water-conducting plant's size doesn't change they change by growth