Biology of Unicellular Algae
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What is the main storage form of food in unicellular algae?

  • Protein
  • Oil droplets
  • Starch (correct)
  • Sugar
  • What are the whip-like structures associated with zoospores called?

    Flagella

    Algae reproduce only through sexual reproduction.

    False (B)

    In isogamy, gametes are __________ in morphology.

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    Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:

    <p>Vegetative reproduction = Division of the thallus into fragments Asexual reproduction = Involves zoospores and flagella Sexual reproduction = Involves fusion of gametes Isogamy = Similar shape and size gametes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes gymnosperms?

    <p>Ancient, vascular plants that produce naked seeds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Angiosperms are characterized by having naked seeds.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reproductive structure of bryophytes?

    <p>Gametophyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gymnosperms typically have _____-shaped leaves.

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    Which of the following statements about monocotyledons is correct?

    <p>Leaves have parallel veins. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following plant categories with their characteristics:

    <p>Bryophytes = Depend on water for sexual reproduction Gymnosperms = Naked seeds in female cones Angiosperms = Seeds enclosed in an ovary Monocotyledons = One seed-leaf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All seed-bearing plants are classified under angiosperms.

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    Name the male sex organ in bryophytes.

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    Which of the following plants reproduce asexually by fragmentation?

    <p>Both Mosses and Liverworts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mosses have true roots and vascular tissues.

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    What is the name of the female sex organ in mosses?

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    Moments of fragmentation in liverworts lead to the formation of ________.

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    What type of reproduction occurs in mosses?

    <p>Asexual and Sexual (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Asexual reproduction in plants requires two parents.

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    Name one environment where liverworts typically grow.

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    Match the type of asexual reproduction with its description:

    <p>Fission = Division of a parent organism into multiple daughter cells Budding = A small outgrowth develops into a new individual Fragmentation = Breaking into fragments that grow into new organisms Spore Formation = Development of microscopic units for reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of algae is known for having a cell wall composed of cellulose and algin?

    <p>Brown algae (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All fungi are unicellular organisms.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reproductive method of bacteria?

    <p>Binary fission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The cell wall of fungi is primarily composed of ______.

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    Match the following fungal phyla with their characteristics:

    <p>Ascomycota = Sac fungi, antibiotics Basidiomycota = Club fungi, mushrooms Zygomycota = Sporangia, bread mold Chytridiomycota = Flagellated, protists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism is known for having a cell wall of peptidoglycan?

    <p>Bacteria (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fungi can reproduce both asexually and sexually.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the unicellular microorganisms that are members of the fungi group called?

    <p>Yeasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of plant reproduction?

    <p>Photosynthetic Reproduction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Angiosperms are defined as plants that produce seeds that are not protected.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name an example of a biennial plant.

    <p>Carrot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In sexual reproduction, male and female ______ are involved.

    <p>gametes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of flowering plants with their characteristics:

    <p>Annuals = Live for one year and produce flowers Biennials = Live for two years and produce flowers in the second Perennials = Live for several years and flower yearly Monocarpic = Flower, set seeds, and then die after one cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the flower in a plant?

    <p>Sexual reproduction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The carpel is a part of the flower involved in sexual reproduction.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During sexual reproduction, the first stage is called ______.

    <p>pollination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cross pollination?

    <p>Transfer of pollen grains to the stigma of a flower of another plant of the same species (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Self pollination occurs only between different plants.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the fruit in plant reproduction?

    <p>To scatter the seed of the plant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Insect pollination is known as ______.

    <p>Entomophily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is common among wind-pollinated flowers?

    <p>Long anthers that hang outside the flower (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dandelion seeds are dispersed through animal consumption.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of pollination with their descriptions:

    <p>Self pollination = Transfer of pollen grains to stigma of the same or another flower of the same plant Cross pollination = Transfer of pollen grains to stigma of a flower of another plant of the same species Insect pollination = Pollination facilitated by insects Wind pollination = Pollination facilitated by wind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After fertilization, the zygote becomes the ______.

    <p>seed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Algae

    Simple aquatic organisms that can be unicellular, colonial, or multicellular.

    Pyrenoids

    Storage bodies in algae's chloroplasts that contain protein and starch.

    Reproduction methods

    Algae reproduce through vegetative, asexual, and sexual methods.

    Isogamy

    A type of sexual reproduction in which gametes are morphologically similar.

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    Chlorophyll in algae

    Algae contain chlorophyll a & b to capture light for sugar production.

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    Phyla of Algae

    Different families of algae including Phaeophyta, Rhodophyta, and Chlorophyta.

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    Fungi

    Eukaryotic organisms including yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, known for their heterotrophic nature.

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    Chitin

    A structural polysaccharide found in the cell walls of fungi.

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    Reproduction in Fungi

    Fungi can reproduce asexually (fragmentation, budding, spores) or sexually.

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    Binary Fission

    A form of asexual reproduction in bacteria where a single cell divides into two.

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    Bacterium

    Single-celled microorganisms with various shapes like spheres, rods, and spirals.

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    Pili

    Hair-like structures on bacteria that help with attachment and conjugation.

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    Soredia

    Small groups of algal cells surrounded by fungal filaments, dispersed by wind.

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    Gymnosperms

    Seed-bearing plants with naked seeds and no ovaries, like pines.

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    Angiosperms

    Seed-producing plants with seeds enclosed in ovaries; flowering plants.

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    Monocotyledons

    Plants with one seed-leaf and parallel veins in leaves, e.g., grass.

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    Dicotyledons

    Plants with two seed-leaves and networked veins in leaves, e.g., roses.

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    Bryophytes

    Non-vascular plants, like mosses and liverworts, dependent on water for reproduction.

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    Gametophyte

    The stage in bryophytes that produces gametes for reproduction.

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    Antheridium

    The male sex organ in bryophytes that produces biflagellate antherozoids.

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    Sexual Reproduction

    Type of reproduction involving male and female gametes from two parents, leading to genetically unique offspring.

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    Annuals

    Plants that live for one year, flowering and producing seeds within a single growing season.

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    Biennials

    Plants that take two growing seasons to complete their life cycle, with vegetative growth in the first year.

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    Perennials

    Plants that live for multiple years, flowering and producing seeds annually after an initial growth period.

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    Monocarpic

    Plants that flower, produce seeds, and die in a single life cycle.

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    Flower Parts

    Key components of a flower involved in reproduction, including sepals, petals, carpels, and stamens.

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    Pollination

    The transfer of pollen from the male anthers to female stigma, crucial for fertilization.

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    Archegonium

    Flask-shaped female sex organ producing one egg in moss.

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    Characteristics of Moss

    Simplest plants without true roots, vascular tissues, having simple stems & leaves, and rhizoids for anchorage.

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    Moss Reproduction

    Asexual reproduction occurs by fragmentation and budding in the secondary protonema.

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    Liverworts

    Plants that grow in moist, shady habitats, reproduce asexually by fragmentation or gemmae formation.

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    Gemmae

    Specialized structures for asexual reproduction in liverworts.

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    Plant Reproduction

    The process by which plants produce their own kind, necessary for species continuity.

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    Types of Asexual Reproduction

    Includes fission, budding, fragmentation, and spore formation.

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    Self-pollination

    Pollen transfer to the stigma of the same or another flower on the same plant.

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    Cross-pollination

    Pollen transfer to the stigma of a flower on another plant of the same species.

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    Insect Pollination

    Pollination involving insects that transfer pollen between flowers.

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    Wind Pollination

    Pollination where pollen is carried by the wind from one flower to another.

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    Fertilization

    Union of male gamete with the egg to form a zygote after pollination.

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    Seed Dispersal

    Scattering of seeds away from the parent plant, primarily by wind or animals.

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    Animal Dispersal

    Seed dispersal method where animals eat fruit and excrete seeds.

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    Study Notes

    Plant Classification

    • The most common method for classifying plants is based on their descent or phylogenetic relationships.
    • Phylogenetic classification systems are based on evolutionary relationships between various organisms.
    • This assumes that organisms belonging to the same taxa share a common ancestor.
    • Approximately 3,000,000 plant species are identified and classified into four main divisions: Thallophytes, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, and Spermatophytes.

    Thallophytes

    • Thallo = plant body without roots, stems, or leaves
    • Phyta = a plant
    • Thallophytes include Algae, Fungi, Bacteria and Lichens.
    • Thallophytes are primarily aquatic organisms.
    • Thallophytes are unicellular, colonial or multicellular.
    • Thallophytes reproduce mainly asexually.
    • Thallophytes are also termed Cryptogamae.

    Algae

    • Algae are pond scums, fresh and marine phytoplanktons.
    • Algae are relatively undifferentiated and lack true roots and leaves.
    • The "green algae is the most diverse group of algae."
    • There are over 7000 species found in many habitats.
    • Algae contain the green pigment chlorophyll that uses sunlight energy to produce food through photosynthesis.
    • Algae can be unicellular, colonial or multicellular.
    • Algae reproduce asexually through fragmentation or by producing zoospores.
    • Algae reproduce sexually through isogamy.
    • Algae have different cell walls(e.g Cellulose, algin, cellulose, agar, pectin, silica).
    • Different types of algae occupy different depths in water.

    Fungi

    • Fungi are eukaryotic organisms that can be unicellular or in multicellular form (mushrooms).
    • Fungi are heterotrophs.
    • Fungi have cell walls made of chitin.
    • Fungi reproduce asexually through fragmentation, budding, or spores.
    • Fungi reproduce sexually by producing spores in fruiting bodies like mushrooms.
    • Fungi cause plant diseases including rusts, smuts, and leaf, root, and stem rots.

    Lichens

    • A lichen is a composite organism that develops from algae or cyanobacteria and fungus.
    • Lichens come in different colours, sizes and shapes, but they are not plants.
    • Lichens produce their own food by photosynthesis
    • Lichens do not grow as parasites on plants, but use plants as substrate for growth.
    • Lichens reproduce asexually by soredia.

    Bryophytes

    • Bryophytes include mosses and liverworts.
    • Bryophytes are also known as the 'amphibians of the plant kingdom' and are found typically in moist, shaded areas in the hills.
    • They have no vascular system.
    • They need water for sexual reproduction.

    Mosses

    • Mosses are the simplest plants.
    • Mosses do not have roots, vascular tissues (no transport), simple stems and leaves, but they have rhizoids for anchorage.
    • Mosses reproduce by producing spores in capsules.
    • Mosses reproduce asexually by fragmentation or budding in secondary protonema

    Liverworts

    • Liverworts are found in moist, shady habitats.
    • Liverworts reproduce asexually by fragmentation, or by gemmae formation.

    Spermatophytes

    • Spermatophytes encompass all seed-bearing plants divided into Gymnosperms and Angiosperms.

    Gymnosperms

    • These are naked seed plants.
    • They include trees with needle-shaped leaves and cones that have naked seeds located in the female cones.
    • They do not produce fruit because they lack ovaries.

    Angiosperms

    • These produce seeds in an enclosed structure, a fruit.
    • They include trees, herbs, shrubs, water plants, and grasses.
    • Two types of angiosperms are Monocots (one cotyledon) and Dicots (two cotyledons).

    Plant Reproduction

    • Plants reproduce asexually or sexually.
    • Asexual reproduction happens when no gametes are required and only one parent is needed.
    • Sexual reproduction requires two parents and involves gametes(male and female gametes)
    • Types of asexual reproduction include fission, budding, fragmentation, and spore formation.
    • Types of sexual reproduction include stages like pollination, fertilization, seed formation, seed dispersal and germination.
      • There are three types of flowering plant life cycles: annuals, biennials, and perennials.
      • Annuals complete their life cycle in one year.
      • Biennials complete their life cycle in two years.
      • Perennials live for several years.

    Classification of Plant Reproduction

    • Monocarpic plants: are those that flower, set seeds and die.
    • Plant reproduction can be classified by the time the plant species take to complete life cycle and flowering such as annuals, biennials and perennials.
    • Parts of a complete flower: sepals, petals, carpel, stamen

    Seed Dispersal

    • Dispersal of seeds is carried by wind, animals, water, and plant bursting.
    • Examples: wind (dandelion, maple), animals (edible fruits, hooked fruits), water (water lilies), and bursting seed pods (some plants).

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