Why are maximum rates of water flow higher in angiosperms than in gymnosperms?

A. Angiosperms have tracheids and
gymnosperms have vessels.
B. Angiosperms have longer and wider xylem
conduits than gymnosperms.
C. Angiosperms have pits.
D. Angiosperms require more H2O than
gymnosperms.


B

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