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The course BIO 112 is a survey of the _______ Kingdom
Plant
Plants are important to _______ on earth
life
The base of the food chain depends on _______
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There are _______ major food crops including maize, beans, and sorghum
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Plants are the only organisms that can perform _______
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Plant cells are surrounded by a rigid ______ wall.
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The ______ of a plant is protected by a rigid structure.
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Obotanists include Algae in the _______ Kingdom
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The study of the nature of beauty and taste is a branch of ______ called aesthetics.
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The course will concentrate on _______ plants
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According to the endosymbiotic theory, Algae have been part of the story of the evolution of the _______ cell
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Plants are able to produce ______ from carbon dioxide in the presence of light.
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The plant based source of fiber, ______, is also known as industrial hemp.
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The purpose of the course is to survey the _______ Kingdom
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According to Sadava et al. 2011, the Kingdom Plantae is divided into two major categories: Vascular Plants and ______.
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Algae have played a big role in shaping the _______
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The division/phylum of Liverworts is _______
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Study Notes
Importance of Plants
- Regulate water cycle by moving water from soil to atmosphere
- Provide aesthetic uses (ornamentals)
- Source of natural products such as fibers from cotton, hemp, and linen
- Habitat to other organisms
- Ecosystem services including soil erosion control, temperature modification, and nitrogen fixation
- Provide religious/spiritual services
- Source of medicine
- Can be poisonous, e.g., Datura sp., Nerium oleander
Plant Characteristics
- Multicellular, photosynthetic, and eukaryote
- Produce sugars from carbon dioxide in the presence of light and release oxygen
- Cannot move, respond to environment differently from animals
- Cells surrounded by a rigid cell wall
- Embryo is protected
- Unique ways of development and regeneration
Classification of Plants
- Kingdom Plantae divided into two major categories: Vascular Plants (Tracheophytes) and Non-Vascular Plants (Non-Tracheophytes)
- Vascular Plants have conducting cells called tracheids
- Non-Vascular Plants lack a conducting system
Plant Diversity and Evolution
- Plants are important to life on earth, and life depends on photosynthesis
- Plants have evolved from aquatic to terrestrial environments
- Features that enable plants to survive and thrive on land include:
- Adaptations for water conservation and absorption
- Development of roots, stems, and leaves
- Ability to perform photosynthesis
Course Outline
- The course will cover plant diversity, evolution, and importance of plants
- The course will follow the textbook by Sadava et al. (2011)
- The course will include lectures, laboratory work, and a CA test on plant diversity
Plant Uses
- Plants as food, directly or indirectly
- Base of the food chain
- 12 major food crops include maize, beans, sorghum, rice, wheat, etc.
- Nutrients provided by plants include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, water, vitamins, and minerals
- Plants are used in spices, flavoring, beverages, sugar, oils, food additives, and feed for animals
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Description
This quiz covers the course outline for BIO 112, including the survey of the plant kingdom, evolutionary approach, and plant diversity. It also includes information about the course lecturers, tests, and final exams.
