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What is the main purpose of the course?
What is the main purpose of the course?
What is the characteristic that unites algae with plants?
What is the characteristic that unites algae with plants?
How many groups of plants are recognized?
How many groups of plants are recognized?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of plants?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of plants?
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What is the name of the theory that explains the evolution of eukaryotic cells?
What is the name of the theory that explains the evolution of eukaryotic cells?
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Which group of plants includes ferns and fern allies?
Which group of plants includes ferns and fern allies?
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What is the term used to describe seed tracheophytes?
What is the term used to describe seed tracheophytes?
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Which group of plants includes conifers?
Which group of plants includes conifers?
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What is the significance of algae in the evolution of the Earth?
What is the significance of algae in the evolution of the Earth?
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Why are algae not the focus of the course?
Why are algae not the focus of the course?
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Study Notes
Course Overview
- The course lecturers are Dr. M. Muzila and Prof. B. Moszeki.
- The course is BIO 112, a survey of the Plant Kingdom, focusing on the evolution of land plants.
Importance of Plants
- Plants are crucial for life on earth because they perform photosynthesis, producing oxygen and food.
- Plants provide food directly or indirectly, serving as the base of the food chain.
- There are 12 major food crops, including maize, beans, sorghum, rice, and wheat.
- Plants provide nutrients, spices, flavorings, beverages, and food additives.
- They regulate the water cycle, provide aesthetic values, and are a source of natural products.
Characteristics of Plants
- Plants are multicellular, photosynthetic, eukaryotes that produce sugars from carbon dioxide.
- They cannot move and respond to their environment differently from animals.
- Plant cells are surrounded by a rigid cell wall, and their embryos are protected.
Classification of Plants
- The course follows Sadava et al. (2011), dividing the Kingdom Plantae into two categories: Vascular Plants (Tracheophytes) and Non-Vascular Plants (Non-Tracheophytes).
- Vascular Plants are further divided into seedless tracheophytes and seed tracheophytes, including Gymnosperms and Angiosperms.
- Non-Vascular Plants include Liverworts, Hornworts, and Mosses.
Additional Topics
- Algae are included in the Plant Kingdom, but the course focuses on land plants.
- Algae have played a significant role in shaping the earth and the evolution of the eukaryotic cell.
- The course aims to survey the Plant Kingdom, understanding its origin and evolution through time.
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Description
This course covers the survey of the plant kingdom, including plant diversity, evolution, and laboratory work. The course is led by Dr. M. Muzila and Prof. B. Moski, and includes a CA test and final exams. Students are required to read the Plant Diversity Manual for more information.
