Plant and Animal Classification (LOOK AT THE IMAGE)

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What is a non-vascular plant?

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A type of plant that does not have true roots, stems, or leaves and relies on diffusion to move water and nutrients.

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How does water move in non-vascular plants?

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Water moves from cell to cell.

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What are vascular plants?

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Plants that have specialized tissues (xylem and phloem) for transporting water, nutrients, and food.

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What is the main reason scientists classify living things?

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It helps scientists see how organisms are alike or different.

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What are some examples of vascular plants?

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Trees, flowers, and ferns.

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What are some examples of non-vascular plants?

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Mosses and liverworts.

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What is the role of xylem in vascular plants?

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Xylem transports water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

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What is the role of phloem in vascular plants?

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Phloem transports food (sugars) produced by photosynthesis from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

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What is a key characteristic of non-vascular plants?

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They do not have true roots, stems, or leaves.

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Which of the following is not a plant?

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Mushroom.