Which is the best definition of literal language? a. words used in ways that make their regular or common meanings clear b. words used in ways that hide or confuse their ordinary meanings c. words used in ways that change or go against their usual meanings d. words used in ways that suggest new or unknown meanings

The answer is A. words used in ways that make their regular or common meanings clear. The others are the opposite of literal since they are examples of when words aren't used the way their dictionary meaning intends

Centriole.centrioles are present in animal cells but are usually absent in plant cells.

By water evaporation from the leaves is created a negative pressure at the top of the tree that promotes the ascension  of the water through channels that are called xylem. there are also two molecule forces that are involved: the intra-water molecules cohesion (water molecules stick to each other) and the adhesion when the water molecules stick to the channels they are running in. this is what enables water to go from the roots to the top of a tall tree.