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What is the largest Phylum that flowering plants belong to?
What is the largest Phylum that flowering plants belong to?
In angiosperms, which gametophyte is wholly enclosed within and dependent on the sporophyte?
In angiosperms, which gametophyte is wholly enclosed within and dependent on the sporophyte?
What distinguishes monocots from eudicots in terms of seeds?
What distinguishes monocots from eudicots in terms of seeds?
Where do microspores released in angiosperms go to become mature male gametophytes?
Where do microspores released in angiosperms go to become mature male gametophytes?
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What term is used to describe the development of fruits from flowers in angiosperms?
What term is used to describe the development of fruits from flowers in angiosperms?
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What is the term used to describe a flower with both male and female reproductive parts?
What is the term used to describe a flower with both male and female reproductive parts?
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Which of the following describes the relationship between the ovary and the other flower parts in a perigynous flower?
Which of the following describes the relationship between the ovary and the other flower parts in a perigynous flower?
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What is the name of the cup-shaped or tubular structure formed by the conjoined sepals, petals, and stamens in some flowers?
What is the name of the cup-shaped or tubular structure formed by the conjoined sepals, petals, and stamens in some flowers?
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Which of the following is the correct flower formula for the Hibiscus flower?
Which of the following is the correct flower formula for the Hibiscus flower?
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What is the term used to describe the arrangement of flower heads or clusters in an inflorescence?
What is the term used to describe the arrangement of flower heads or clusters in an inflorescence?
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Which of the following is the term used to describe the innermost layer of the fruit, surrounding the seed(s)?
Which of the following is the term used to describe the innermost layer of the fruit, surrounding the seed(s)?
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What is the main difference between Eudicots and Monocots in terms of the number of cotyledons?
What is the main difference between Eudicots and Monocots in terms of the number of cotyledons?
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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Eudicots?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Eudicots?
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What distinguishes Monocots from Eudicots in terms of their vascular cambium and cork cambium?
What distinguishes Monocots from Eudicots in terms of their vascular cambium and cork cambium?
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Which floral part is responsible for producing pollen grains with one aperture?
Which floral part is responsible for producing pollen grains with one aperture?
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What type of veins do leaves of Monocots typically have?
What type of veins do leaves of Monocots typically have?
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What are the main learning objectives of studying angiosperms in the lab?
What are the main learning objectives of studying angiosperms in the lab?
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What is the largest phylum to which flowering plants belong?
What is the largest phylum to which flowering plants belong?
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How are female gametophytes situated in angiosperms?
How are female gametophytes situated in angiosperms?
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What happens to microspores in angiosperms following pollination?
What happens to microspores in angiosperms following pollination?
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What distinguishes monocots from eudicots in terms of seed characteristics?
What distinguishes monocots from eudicots in terms of seed characteristics?
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What term is used to describe a flower with only either male or female reproductive parts?
What term is used to describe a flower with only either male or female reproductive parts?
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In a flower, what is the part that contains the swollen stigma and the anthers?
In a flower, what is the part that contains the swollen stigma and the anthers?
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Name the type of flower that has both male and female reproductive parts.
Name the type of flower that has both male and female reproductive parts.
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What is the term for the cup-shaped or tubular structure formed by the conjoined sepals, petals, and stamens in some flowers?
What is the term for the cup-shaped or tubular structure formed by the conjoined sepals, petals, and stamens in some flowers?
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Which type of flower has a superior ovary?
Which type of flower has a superior ovary?
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What is the term for the arrangement of flower heads or clusters?
What is the term for the arrangement of flower heads or clusters?
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What is the main difference between Eudicots and Monocots in terms of flower parts?
What is the main difference between Eudicots and Monocots in terms of flower parts?
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Which type of veins do leaves of Monocots typically have?
Which type of veins do leaves of Monocots typically have?
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What distinguishes Eudicots from Monocots in terms of vascular cambium and cork cambium?
What distinguishes Eudicots from Monocots in terms of vascular cambium and cork cambium?
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How many apertures do pollen grains of Monocots typically have?
How many apertures do pollen grains of Monocots typically have?
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What floral part is responsible for producing pollen grains with one aperture?
What floral part is responsible for producing pollen grains with one aperture?
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Which floral part consists of a single carpel or two or more fused carpels?
Which floral part consists of a single carpel or two or more fused carpels?
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What is a distinguishing feature of Eudicots in terms of vascular bundles in the stem?
What is a distinguishing feature of Eudicots in terms of vascular bundles in the stem?
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Which type of veins are typically found in the leaves of Monocots?
Which type of veins are typically found in the leaves of Monocots?
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What is a characteristic feature of Monocots when it comes to the number of cotyledons?
What is a characteristic feature of Monocots when it comes to the number of cotyledons?
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In terms of pollen grain structure, what distinguishes Monocots from Eudicots?
In terms of pollen grain structure, what distinguishes Monocots from Eudicots?
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Which floral part is responsible for producing two sperm cells per pollen grain?
Which floral part is responsible for producing two sperm cells per pollen grain?
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What is a key difference between the flower parts of Monocots and Eudicots?
What is a key difference between the flower parts of Monocots and Eudicots?
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What is the main difference between Monocots and Eudicots in terms of the structure of their seeds?
What is the main difference between Monocots and Eudicots in terms of the structure of their seeds?
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What distinguishes Monocots from Eudicots in terms of their vascular cambium and cork cambium?
What distinguishes Monocots from Eudicots in terms of their vascular cambium and cork cambium?
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Where are microspores released in angiosperms located after pollination?
Where are microspores released in angiosperms located after pollination?
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What is the term used to describe the arrangement of flower heads or clusters in an inflorescence?
What is the term used to describe the arrangement of flower heads or clusters in an inflorescence?
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How are female gametophytes situated in angiosperms?
How are female gametophytes situated in angiosperms?
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What is the collective term for the exocarp, mesocarp, and endocarp of a fruit?
What is the collective term for the exocarp, mesocarp, and endocarp of a fruit?
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In a flower with a perigynous ovary, where is the ovary located in relation to the other floral parts?
In a flower with a perigynous ovary, where is the ovary located in relation to the other floral parts?
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Which of the following is an example of an imperfect flower?
Which of the following is an example of an imperfect flower?
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What is the term used to describe a flower with both male and female reproductive parts?
What is the term used to describe a flower with both male and female reproductive parts?
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What is the term used to describe a flower formula?
What is the term used to describe a flower formula?
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What is the term used to describe a composite flower?
What is the term used to describe a composite flower?
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Match the following plant groups with their reproductive structures:
Match the following plant groups with their reproductive structures:
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Match the following pollinators with the plant groups they transfer pollen for:
Match the following pollinators with the plant groups they transfer pollen for:
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Match the following plant parts with their post-pollination developments:
Match the following plant parts with their post-pollination developments:
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Match the following seed components with their developments:
Match the following seed components with their developments:
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Match the following fruit characteristics with their descriptions:
Match the following fruit characteristics with their descriptions:
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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Match the following actions with their occurrences in the flower life cycle:
Match the following actions with their occurrences in the flower life cycle:
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Match the following characteristics with their respective plant types:
Match the following characteristics with their respective plant types:
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Match the following learning objectives with their outcomes:
Match the following learning objectives with their outcomes:
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Match the following parts of a flower with their functions:
Match the following parts of a flower with their functions:
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Match the following plant parts/functions with their corresponding roles:
Match the following plant parts/functions with their corresponding roles:
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Match the following floral parts with their descriptions:
Match the following floral parts with their descriptions:
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Match the following characteristics with their descriptions:
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Match the following terms with their roles in reproduction:
Match the following terms with their roles in reproduction:
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Match the following statements with their correct terms:
Match the following statements with their correct terms:
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Match the following terms with their floral positions:
Match the following terms with their floral positions:
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Match the following floral parts with their descriptions:
Match the following floral parts with their descriptions:
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Match the following terms with their meanings in floral formula notation:
Match the following terms with their meanings in floral formula notation:
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Match the following flower parts with their functions:
Match the following flower parts with their functions:
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Match the following flower parts with their structures:
Match the following flower parts with their structures:
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Match the following terms with their meanings in flower dissection:
Match the following terms with their meanings in flower dissection:
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Match the following floral parts with their examples:
Match the following floral parts with their examples:
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Match the following fruit pericarp layers with their descriptions:
Match the following fruit pericarp layers with their descriptions:
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Match the following fruit categories with their characteristics:
Match the following fruit categories with their characteristics:
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Match the following flower parts with their functions:
Match the following flower parts with their functions:
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Match the following leaf veins with their typical presence in monocots:
Match the following leaf veins with their typical presence in monocots:
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What is the outermost whorl of a flower?
What is the outermost whorl of a flower?
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What is the male part of the flower made up of?
What is the male part of the flower made up of?
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What is the innermost whorl of a flower composed of?
What is the innermost whorl of a flower composed of?
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How is an ovary classified as simple or compound?
How is an ovary classified as simple or compound?
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How can you identify fused carpels in a flower?
How can you identify fused carpels in a flower?
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What is the term used to describe the position of the ovary in relation to other flower parts?
What is the term used to describe the position of the ovary in relation to other flower parts?
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What is the term used to describe a flower with both male and female reproductive parts?
What is the term used to describe a flower with both male and female reproductive parts?
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What type of flower has a superior ovary?
What type of flower has a superior ovary?
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How is a radially symmetrical flower described?
How is a radially symmetrical flower described?
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What is the term used to describe a flower with only either male or female reproductive parts?
What is the term used to describe a flower with only either male or female reproductive parts?
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What is the term for the collective term for the exocarp, mesocarp, and endocarp of a fruit?
What is the term for the collective term for the exocarp, mesocarp, and endocarp of a fruit?
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What happens to microspores in angiosperms following pollination?
What happens to microspores in angiosperms following pollination?
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What are the two types of florets found in composite flowers?
What are the two types of florets found in composite flowers?
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How can monocots and eudicots be distinguished?
How can monocots and eudicots be distinguished?
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What is the role of ovules in the ovary?
What is the role of ovules in the ovary?
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What is the distinguishing feature of monocots and eudicots in terms of seeds?
What is the distinguishing feature of monocots and eudicots in terms of seeds?
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How can you determine if a flower is a monocot or a eudicot?
How can you determine if a flower is a monocot or a eudicot?
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What are the two types of floral parts found in composite flowers?
What are the two types of floral parts found in composite flowers?
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What are the three layers that the mature pericarp of most fruits can be divided into?
What are the three layers that the mature pericarp of most fruits can be divided into?
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How are fleshy fruits categorized based on the characteristics of their mesocarps?
How are fleshy fruits categorized based on the characteristics of their mesocarps?
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What are dry fruits characterized by in terms of their pericarp?
What are dry fruits characterized by in terms of their pericarp?
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Describe the characteristics of the endocarp in fruits.
Describe the characteristics of the endocarp in fruits.
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What is the main difference between fleshy and dry fruits in terms of their mesocarps?
What is the main difference between fleshy and dry fruits in terms of their mesocarps?
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How are fruits categorized based on the number of flowers and carpels involved in their production?
How are fruits categorized based on the number of flowers and carpels involved in their production?
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Explain the major categories of fleshy fruits.
Explain the major categories of fleshy fruits.
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What is the purpose of fleshy fruits becoming sweet or tasty in many species?
What is the purpose of fleshy fruits becoming sweet or tasty in many species?
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Describe the characteristics of dry fruits at maturity.
Describe the characteristics of dry fruits at maturity.
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How are dry fruits dispersed?
How are dry fruits dispersed?
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What is the difference between dehiscent and indehiscent fruits in terms of dry fruits?
What is the difference between dehiscent and indehiscent fruits in terms of dry fruits?
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Explain the significance of the pericarp in fleshy fruits.
Explain the significance of the pericarp in fleshy fruits.
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What is the position of the ovary in a lily (#2) flower?
What is the position of the ovary in a lily (#2) flower?
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Which type of floret in a daisy flower has reduced petals?
Which type of floret in a daisy flower has reduced petals?
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How is fusion within a whorl represented in a floral formula?
How is fusion within a whorl represented in a floral formula?
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How many embryonic leaves (cotyledons) do eudicot plants typically have in their seeds?
How many embryonic leaves (cotyledons) do eudicot plants typically have in their seeds?
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What does a zero represent in a floral formula?
What does a zero represent in a floral formula?
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In the floral formula for a flower with 4 sepals, 4 petals, 8 stamens, and 4 fused carpels, what does the number in parentheses represent?
In the floral formula for a flower with 4 sepals, 4 petals, 8 stamens, and 4 fused carpels, what does the number in parentheses represent?
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Which type of flower venation is typical of monocots?
Which type of flower venation is typical of monocots?
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Which flower (#1, #2, or #3) is likely a monocot based on the information provided?
Which flower (#1, #2, or #3) is likely a monocot based on the information provided?
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What punctuation is used to indicate fusion of neighboring whorls in a floral formula?
What punctuation is used to indicate fusion of neighboring whorls in a floral formula?
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What is the role of ovules in the ovary of an angiosperm flower?
What is the role of ovules in the ovary of an angiosperm flower?
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What is the function of the endosperm in double fertilization?
What is the function of the endosperm in double fertilization?
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Which part of the flower produces megaspores?
Which part of the flower produces megaspores?
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In angiosperms, where does double fertilization occur?
In angiosperms, where does double fertilization occur?
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What is the name of the angiosperm tissue that serves a function similar to the gymnosperm endosperm?
What is the name of the angiosperm tissue that serves a function similar to the gymnosperm endosperm?
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What does the ovule mature into after fertilization in angiosperms?
What does the ovule mature into after fertilization in angiosperms?
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Which flower part produces microspores and microgametophytes?
Which flower part produces microspores and microgametophytes?
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What is the key difference between angiosperms and gymnosperms?
What is the key difference between angiosperms and gymnosperms?
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What is the role of pollinators in angiosperms?
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What is the function of the ovary in a flower?
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What is the term used to describe a flower with both male and female reproductive parts?
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What develops from the zygote in an angiosperm seed?
What develops from the zygote in an angiosperm seed?
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What is the function of the seed coat in an angiosperm seed?
What is the function of the seed coat in an angiosperm seed?
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What characteristic distinguishes a follicle from other types of dry fruits?
What characteristic distinguishes a follicle from other types of dry fruits?
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Which of the following dry fruits does NOT split open at maturity?
Which of the following dry fruits does NOT split open at maturity?
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What is the defining characteristic of a caryopsis?
What is the defining characteristic of a caryopsis?
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Which type of dry fruit is characterized by having a single seed loosely attached to the fruit wall?
Which type of dry fruit is characterized by having a single seed loosely attached to the fruit wall?
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What is the defining feature of a samara?
What is the defining feature of a samara?
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Which term describes a dry fruit that splits open along two or more seams at maturity?
Which term describes a dry fruit that splits open along two or more seams at maturity?
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