Chapter 24: Gymnosperms Adaptations Quiz Part 1
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What is the purpose of waxy cuticles on the surfaces of plants?

  • To allow for gas exchange
  • To keep water inside (correct)
  • To capture sunlight more effectively
  • To attract pollinators

    • Which structures are responsible for gas exchange in plants?

  • Buds and leaves
  • Roots and stems
  • Stomata and lenticel (correct)
  • Seeds and fruits

    • What is the main function of seeds in plants?

  • To enable photosynthesis
  • To protect and provide nutrients to the embryo until germination (correct)
  • To attract pollinators
  • To store excess water

    • How do plants obtain nutrients in water?

    <p>By developing vascular tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What adaptation do plants develop to mitigate sunburns?

    <p>Habitat appropriate interception structure (leaves)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do seeds differ from spores in plants?

    <p>Seeds house an immature sporophyte in a protective shell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phylum includes the Ginkgo Biloba plant?

    <p>Phylum Ginkgophyta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant species is known for being the largest genus in the Phylum Coniferophyta?

    <p>Pines (Pinus sp.)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant type is known for having needle-like leaves and being mostly monoecious?

    <p>Bristlecone pines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is characterized by having super thick bark that can withstand fires?

    <p>Longleaf Pine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following plants is deciduous and loses its needles in winter, which are bright red or orange?

    <p>Bald Cypress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dominant stage in Gymnosperms?

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

    Which phylum of Gymnosperms includes plants with mostly evergreen needle-like leaves?

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

    Which Gymnosperm phylum is characterized by being dioecious, having motile sperm, and typically seen in tropical or subtropical areas?

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

    Which Gymnosperm phylum has a single extant species and is known for its fan-shaped leaves and odiferous seeds?

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

    Which Gymnosperm phylum includes plants with morphologically diverse characteristics and are deciduous?

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

    Which type of cones in Gymnosperms house the male gametophyte that grows into pollen grains?

    <p>Pollen cones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do plants keep water and prevent desiccation?

    <p>Plants develop waxy cuticles on all surfaces to keep water inside.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of developing habitat-appropriate interception structures in plants?

    <p>To get enough sunlight and mitigate sunburns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do plants obtain carbon dioxide and release oxygen?

    <p>Plants develop adaptive structures for gas exchange like stomata and lenticels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do seeds provide benefits that spores do not?

    <p>Seeds are immature sporophytes housed in protective shells with food reserves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategies do plants develop to protect and spread their offspring?

    <p>Plants develop embryo protection strategies like fruit, nuts, and eggs, as well as strategies for dispersal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do plants structurally support their bodies for competition and environmental conditions?

    <p>Plants develop strong cell and body architecture to compete for resources and withstand winds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant species is considered the largest genus in the Phylum Coniferophyta?

    <p>Pines (Pinus sp.)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name a coniferous tree that is known for having super thick bark that can withstand fires.

    <p>Longleaf Pine (Pinus palustris)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the native deciduous coniferous tree in North Carolina that loses its needles in winter, which turn bright red or orange?

    <p>Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Gymnosperm phylum includes plants with morphologically diverse characteristics and are deciduous?

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

    Name the Gymnosperm phylum that is characterized by being dioecious, having motile sperm, and typically seen in tropical or subtropical areas.

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

    What are the characteristics of Gymnosperms?

    <p>Sporophyte dominant, heterosporous, dioecious gametophyte, with megaphylls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the ethnobotanical uses of Coniferophyta (Conifers)?

    <p>Masts, wood, turpentine, pine needle tea, fuel, perfume, lumber, crates, and furniture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the characteristics of Cycadophyta (Cycads).

    <p>Dioecious sporophyte, evergreen, typically found in tropical or subtropical areas, and have tracheids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the unique features of Ginkgophyta (Ginkgo Biloba)?

    <p>Dioecious sporophyte, fan-shaped leaves, dichotomous branching, deciduous, and odiferous seeds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the characteristics of Gnetophyta (Gnetophytes)?

    <p>Dioecious sporophyte, morphologically diverse, deciduous, and have non-motile sperm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the types of vascular tissue found in Gymnosperms?

    <p>Tracheids in all 4 phyla, vessel elements in Gnetophyta, and secondary xylem for wood production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Plants stay close to water or develop vascular tissue to obtain nutrients in __________

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

    Waxy cuticles on all surfaces of plants help to keep water ________

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

    Plants develop habitat-appropriate interception structures like ________ to get enough sunlight

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

    The first seed plants are like fern-like in appearance and were initially classified as Pteridosperms, but later reclassified as ________.

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

    Plants develop adaptive structures like Stomata and lenticels for ________ exchange

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

    Gymnosperms have the ________ dominant in their life cycle.

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

    Seeds house an immature Sporophyte and have a food reserve, providing protection and minimal nutrients until ________

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

    Plants develop strategies for embryo dispersal to protect and spread their ________

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

    Phylum Coniferophyta is characterized by having mostly ________ sperm.

    <p>Non-motile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cycadophyta, also known as Cycads, are typically seen in ________ or subtropical areas.

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

    Ginkgophyta, represented by Ginkgo Biloba, has ________ sporophyte.

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

    Gnetophyta, also known as Gnetophytes, have a combination of tracheids and ________ elements in their vascular tissue.

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

    The Superdivision for seed plants is Spermatophyta, also known as ________

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

    The Phylum Cycadophyta consists of ________

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

    The Phylum Ginkgophyta includes the plant known as Ginkgo ________

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

    The world's oldest known living organisms belong to the genus ________, within the Phylum Coniferophyta

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

    The native deciduous coniferous tree in North Carolina that loses its needles in winter, turning bright red or orange, is the Bald ________

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

    Match the adaptations needed by plants with the corresponding strategies:

    <p>Obtain nutrients in water = Stay close to water or develop vascular tissue Keep water and stop desiccation = Waxy cuticles on all surfaces keep water inside Get enough sunlight = Develop habitat appropriate interception structure (leaves) and ways to mitigate sunburns Protect and spread offspring = Develop embryo protection strategies (fruit, nuts, eggs) and strategies for embryo dispersal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the structures responsible for gas exchange with their functions:

    <p>Stomata = Gas exchange Lenticel = Gas exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the plant types with their leaf characteristics:

    <p>Coniferous trees = Mostly evergreen needle-like leaves Ginkgophyta (Ginkgo Biloba) = Distinct fan-shaped leaves Cycadophyta (Cycads) = Typically have palm-like leaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the plant parts with their functions:

    <p>Seeds = House an immature Sporophyte and have a food reserve, providing protection and minimal nutrients until germination Waxy cuticles = Help to keep water inside the plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the Gymnosperm phyla with their characteristics:

    <p>Ginkgophyta (Ginkgo Biloba) = Dioecious, has distinct fan-shaped leaves, and odiferous seeds Coniferophyta (Conifers) = Characterized by mostly evergreen needle-like leaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the vascular tissue types found in Gymnosperms with their descriptions:

    <p>Tracheids = Responsible for water transport Other vascular elements = Additional structural support in vascular tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Gymnosperm phyla with their respective plant types:

    <p>Coniferophyta = Conifers Ginkgophyta = Ginkgo Biloba Cycadophyta = Cycads Gnetophyta = Gnetophytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Gymnosperm phyla with their unique characteristics:

    <p>Coniferophyta = Needle-like leaves and mostly monoecious Ginkgophyta = Represented by Ginkgo Biloba Cycadophyta = Typically seen in tropical or subtropical areas Gnetophyta = Combination of tracheids and other elements in vascular tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Gymnosperm trees with their characteristics:

    <p>Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) = Deciduous, loses needles in winter (bright red, orange) Longleaf Pine (Pinus palustris) = Super thick bark that withstands fires Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda) = Predominant species Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) = -</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following parts of Gymnosperms with their descriptions:

    <p>Pines (Pinus sp.) = Needle-like leaves, mostly monoecious, largest genus Bristlecone pines = World's oldest known living organisms Female Conifers = - Image Below (left) = -</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms related to Gymnosperms with their functions:

    <p>Superdivision: Spermatophyta = - Seed plants = - Embryo dispersal = - Waxy cuticles = -</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Gymnosperm phyla with their characteristics:

    <p>Coniferophyta = Mostly evergreen, monoecious sporophyte, needle-like leaves Cycadophyta = Dioecious sporophyte, tracheids, typically seen in tropical or subtropical areas Ginkgophyta = Single extant species, fan-shaped leaves, odiferous seeds Gnetophyta = Morphologically diverse, deciduous, non-motile sperm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Gymnosperm phyla with their ethnobotanical uses:

    <p>Coniferophyta = Wood, fuel, perfume Cycadophyta = Horticulture uses Ginkgophyta = Horticulture, urban areas (in air pollution), extract for blood pressure Gnetophyta = Drug extracts (ephedrine), weight loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions in Gymnosperms:

    <p>Tracheids = Present in all 4 phyla of Gymnosperms Vessel elements = Found in Gnetophyta's vascular tissue Pollen cones = House microspores that grow into pollen grains Ovulate cones = Produce megaspores that grow into female gametophyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following adaptations with the corresponding plant structures:

    <p>Waxy cuticles = Help keep water on plant surfaces Needle-like leaves = Mostly found in Coniferophyta for water conservation Fan-shaped leaves = Characteristic of Ginkgophyta Tracheids and vessel elements = Present in Gnetophyta's vascular tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following seed plant features with their functions:

    <p>Seeds = House immature sporophyte and provide protection until germination Pollen cones = House male gametophyte that grows into pollen grains Ovulate cones = Produce megaspores that grow into female gametophyte Waxy cuticles = Help prevent water loss on plant surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following plant types with their characteristics:

    <p>Evergreen needle-like leaves = Characteristic of Coniferophyta and mostly monoecious sporophyte Dioecious sporophyte in tropical areas = Common in Cycadophyta with tracheids Single extant species with odiferous seeds = Represented by Ginkgophyta with fan-shaped leaves Morphologically diverse deciduous plants = Found in Gnetophyta with non-motile sperm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of developing waxy cuticles on all surfaces of plants?

    <p>To keep water inside and prevent desiccation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do plants develop habitat-appropriate interception structures like leaves?

    <p>To mitigate sunburns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of seeds in plants?

    <p>To protect and spread offspring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are adaptive structures like Stomata important for plants?

    <p>To allow for gas exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes seeds from spores in plants?

    <p>Seeds house a food reserve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is unique to Gnetophyta among Gymnosperms?

    <p>Morphologically diverse plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do plants develop cell and body architecture that is strong enough to compete for resources and withstand winds?

    <p>To provide structural support to the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method of reproduction in Coniferophyta?

    <p>Ovulate cones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Gymnosperms, which phylum features mostly evergreen plants with needle-like leaves?

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

    What is a common ethnobotanical use of Ginkgophyta (Ginkgo Biloba)?

    <p>Horticultural purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Gymnosperm phylum is known for having a single extant species and fan-shaped leaves?

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

    Which feature distinguishes Cycadophyta from other Gymnosperm phyla?

    <p>High parenchyma cells in wood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Phylum of the world's oldest known living organisms, such as Bristlecone pines?

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

    Which coniferous tree is characterized by having super thick bark that can withstand fires?

    <p>Longleaf Pine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Gymnosperm phylum includes plants with mostly evergreen needle-like leaves and includes Pines as a major genus?

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

    Which plant is typically deciduous, losing its needles in winter, turning bright red or orange?

    <p>Bald Cypress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of Female Conifers like Bald Cypress and Longleaf Pine in terms of needle shedding?

    <p>Deciduous; looses needles in winter (bright red, orange)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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