[Campbell Biology P.944] Which of the following statements accurately describes a difference... | Practice Question

Which of the following statements accurately describes a difference in nutrient and waste transport mechanisms between plants and animals, as described in the text?

  • A: Plants primarily use solar energy for transport, while animals rely on a pump (heart) for circulation.
  • B: Both plants and animals use a heart to move circulatory fluids through specialized vessels.
  • C: Plants transport only water and minerals, whereas animals transport a wider range of nutrients and waste products.
  • D: Animals transport nutrients through tubelike vessels, but plants primarily use diffusion for long-distance transport.

Explanation

The text explicitly states: 'Plants harness solar energy to transport water, minerals, and sugars through specialized tubes left . In animals, a pump heart moves circulatory fluid through vessels right .' This highlights the fundamental difference in the driving force and mechanism of transport.