Chapter 24: Gymnosperms Adaptations Quiz Part 1

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Download our mobile app to listen on the go
Get App

Questions and Answers

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

What adaptation do plants develop to mitigate sunburns?

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

Which phylum includes the Ginkgo Biloba plant?

<p>Phylum Ginkgophyta (A)</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.) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Longleaf Pine (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the dominant stage in Gymnosperms?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the main function of seeds in plants?

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

Why are adaptive structures like Stomata important for plants?

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

What distinguishes seeds from spores in plants?

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

Which characteristic is unique to Gnetophyta among Gymnosperms?

<p>Morphologically diverse plants (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of reproduction in Coniferophyta?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which feature distinguishes Cycadophyta from other Gymnosperm phyla?

<p>High parenchyma cells in wood (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Longleaf Pine (B)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

Related Documents

More Like This

Biology Quiz on Eras and Plant Types
65 questions
Plant Biology Quiz: Angiosperms and Gymnosperms
5 questions
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser