Why are gymnosperms no longer restricted to moist environments, as are ferns and mosses?

A. Because they have a new adaptation, lignin, that allows better transportation of water
B. Because they have a new adaptation, vascular tissues, that allow for the transport of water
C. Because they have a new adaptation, seeds, that allow gametes independence from water
D. Because they have a new adaptation, the phloem, that allows better transport of sugar


Answer: C

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