Question

All the following are the adaptations of land plants except

• A. Protection of the embryo from drying out
• B. Waxy cuticle on leaves to prevent drying out
• C. Waxy cuticle on roots to prevent drying out
• D. Vascular system (in most plants) to move water internally

Answer 1

The correct option is C Waxy cuticle on roots to prevent drying out

Land plants have the vascular system for the movement of water and food internally this includes xylem and phloem.

The embryo is protected from drying out by providing the membranes which help in protecting the embryo.

There is a waxy cuticle on the leaves and this acts as a barrier for the excessive water loss which happens due to transpiration and this prevents leave from drying.

There is no waxy cuticle on the roots. If there is a waxy cuticle on the root then it would be very difficult to absorb water.

So, the correct option is 'waxy cuticle on roots to prevent them from drying out.'