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What is a characteristic of autotrophic organisms?
What is a characteristic of autotrophic organisms?
Which type of plant lacks true leaves, stems, and roots?
Which type of plant lacks true leaves, stems, and roots?
What is the primary function of roots in plants?
What is the primary function of roots in plants?
Which process is responsible for energy release from glucose in plants?
Which process is responsible for energy release from glucose in plants?
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What is the term for growth responses to environmental stimuli in plants?
What is the term for growth responses to environmental stimuli in plants?
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Which type of plant produces seeds, but not flowers or fruits?
Which type of plant produces seeds, but not flowers or fruits?
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What is the term for the process of water transport and evaporation in plants?
What is the term for the process of water transport and evaporation in plants?
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Which structure is responsible for photosynthesis in plants?
Which structure is responsible for photosynthesis in plants?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Plants
- Autotrophic organisms: produce their own food through photosynthesis
- Eukaryotic cells: have membrane-bound organelles
- Multicellular: composed of multiple cells
- Non-motile: stationary organisms
Types of Plant Life
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Bryophytes: non-vascular plants (e.g., mosses, liverworts)
- Lack true leaves, stems, and roots
- Rely on external water for reproduction
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Pteridophytes: vascular plants (e.g., ferns, horsetails)
- Have true leaves, stems, and roots
- Use vascular tissues for transport
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Gymnosperms: seed-producing plants (e.g., conifers, cycads)
- Produce seeds, but not flowers or fruits
- Have cones for reproduction
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Angiosperms: flowering plants (e.g., roses, grasses, trees)
- Produce flowers, fruits, and seeds
- Most diverse group of plants
Plant Structure
- Roots: underground structures for absorption and anchorage
- Stems: above-ground structures for support and transport
- Leaves: organs for photosynthesis
- Flowers: reproductive structures
- Fruits: mature ovary walls containing seeds
Plant Functions
- Photosynthesis: process of converting light energy into chemical energy
- Transpiration: process of water transport and evaporation
- Respiration: process of energy release from glucose
- Nutrient uptake: absorption of essential nutrients from soil
Plant Responses
- Tropisms: growth responses to environmental stimuli (e.g., light, gravity)
- Nastic movements: non-directional responses to stimuli (e.g., opening/closing of flowers)
- Hormone regulation: control of growth and development through hormone signals
Characteristics of Plants
- Plants are autotrophic, producing their own food through photosynthesis
- They have eukaryotic cells, featuring membrane-bound organelles
- Plants are multicellular, composed of multiple cells
- They are non-motile, stationary organisms
Types of Plant Life
- Bryophytes are non-vascular plants, lacking true leaves, stems, and roots
- They rely on external water for reproduction and include mosses and liverworts
- Pteridophytes are vascular plants, featuring true leaves, stems, and roots
- They use vascular tissues for transport and include ferns and horsetails
- Gymnosperms are seed-producing plants, but not flowering plants
- They have cones for reproduction and include conifers and cycads
- Angiosperms are flowering plants, producing flowers, fruits, and seeds
- They are the most diverse group of plants, including roses, grasses, and trees
Plant Structure
- Roots are underground structures for absorption and anchorage
- Stems are above-ground structures providing support and transport
- Leaves are organs for photosynthesis
- Flowers are reproductive structures
- Fruits are mature ovary walls containing seeds
Plant Functions
- Photosynthesis is the process of converting light energy into chemical energy
- Transpiration is the process of water transport and evaporation
- Respiration is the process of energy release from glucose
- Nutrient uptake involves the absorption of essential nutrients from soil
Plant Responses
- Tropisms are growth responses to environmental stimuli, such as light and gravity
- Nastic movements are non-directional responses to stimuli, like opening/closing of flowers
- Hormone regulation controls growth and development through hormone signals
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Explore the characteristics of plants, including autotrophy, eukaryotic cells, multicellularity, and non-motility. Learn about the different types of plant life, such as bryophytes and pteridophytes.
