Cone-bearing and Flowering Plants

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Which of the following correctly contrasts cone-bearing and flowering plants?

  • Cone-bearing plants have flowers and fruits, while flowering plants reproduce via cones.
  • Cone-bearing plants reproduce via spores, whereas flowering plants reproduce via seeds.
  • Cone-bearing plants have seeds exposed on scales, whereas flowering plants have seeds enclosed in fruits. (correct)
  • Cone-bearing plants rely on insects for pollination, while flowering plants rely on wind pollination.

Which group is NOT one of the four main divisions of cone-bearing plants?

  • Cycads
  • Ginkgoes
  • Bryophytes (correct)
  • Conifers

Which of the following plant groups has only one surviving species?

  • Ginkgoes (correct)
  • Gnetophytes
  • Conifers
  • Cycads

Which of the following is the primary function of sepals in a flower?

<p>Protecting the developing bud (A)</p>
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What is the primary role of petals in flowering plants?

<p>Attracting pollinators (A)</p>
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Which floral structure is responsible for producing pollen?

<p>Stamen (D)</p>
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Which part of the flower develops into the fruit?

<p>Ovary (A)</p>
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What is the main function of xylem in plants?

<p>Transporting water and nutrients from roots to other parts of the plant (B)</p>
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What is the role of phloem in vascular plants?

<p>Transporting sugars produced during photosynthesis (B)</p>
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Which of the following describes a nonvascular plant?

<p>Lacks specialized tissues for water and nutrient transport (C)</p>
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What is the function of stomata in plants?

<p>Facilitating gas exchange for photosynthesis and respiration (B)</p>
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What is the primary function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

<p>Carrying out photosynthesis (A)</p>
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Which of the following is a characteristic of herbaceous plants?

<p>They have a flexible, green stem. (A)</p>
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What is the role of cambium in a plant?

<p>Producing new xylem and phloem cells for growth (C)</p>
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Which of the following best describes the function of a taproot system?

<p>A single, thick root that penetrates deep into the soil to access water (B)</p>
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What is the advantage of fibrous roots over taproots in certain environments?

<p>Fibrous roots provide better anchorage in loose or sandy soil. (D)</p>
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What is the process of diffusion in plants?

<p>The movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration (C)</p>
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What role do spores play in certain plants’ life cycle?

<p>Dispersal and reproduction (D)</p>
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How is a rhizoid different from a typical root?

<p>Rhizoids are for anchorage and limited absorption, while roots are for extensive absorption and anchorage. (A)</p>
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Autotrophic organisms, such as plants, obtain energy through which process?

<p>Photosynthesis (C)</p>
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Flashcards

Cone-bearing plants

Plants that reproduce using cones

Flowering plants

Plants that reproduce using flowers and seeds

Cycads

Cycads are palmlike or fernlike cone-bearing plants

Conifers

Cone-bearing plants like pine, fir, and spruce trees.

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Ginkgoes

Cone-bearing trees with fan-shaped leaves.

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Gnetophytes

Diverse group of cone-bearing plants with varied characteristics.

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Sepals

Leaf-like structure that protects the flower bud.

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Petals

Colorful parts of a flower that attract pollinators.

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Stamen

Male reproductive part of a flower, producing pollen.

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Fruit

The mature ovary of a flowering plant containing seeds.

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Photosynthesis

Process where plants convert light into energy.

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Phloem

Conducting tissue that transports nutrients in plants.

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Xylem

Vascular tissue in plants that conducts water and minerals.

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Spore

A reproductive cell in plants and fungi.

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Nonvascular

A non-vascular plant is a plant without a vascular system.

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Fibrous Root

Root system with thin, branching roots.

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Study Notes

  • Test study guide on cone-bearing and flowering plants.

Cone-bearing and Flowering Plants

  • Describe the differences between cone-bearing and flowering plants.
  • Describe the characteristics of cone-bearing plants.
  • Identify the four groups of cone-bearing plants: Cycads, Conifers, Ginkgoes, and Gnetophytes.
  • Describe the characteristics of flowering plants.
  • Describe the structure of flowers.

Parts of the Flower

  • Sepals
  • Petals
  • Stamen
  • Pistil
  • Fruit

Vocabulary

  • Adaptation
  • Spore
  • Phloem
  • Woody
  • Eukaryotic
  • Vascular tissue
  • Xylem
  • Flower
  • Moroplast
  • Nonvascular
  • Pollen
  • Fibrous root
  • Photosynthesis
  • Plant
  • Vascular plant
  • Taproot
  • Petal
  • Autotroph
  • Cone
  • Stomata
  • Stamen
  • Cuticle
  • Bryophytes
  • Cambium
  • Pistil
  • Diffusion
  • Rhizoid
  • Cone
  • Ovary
  • Osmosis
  • Frond
  • Herbaceous
  • Fruit

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