Diversity and Adaptations of Plants
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What is the primary adaptation that allows plants to survive in dry environments?

  • Reduced photosynthesis activity
  • Increased tolerance to cold temperatures
  • Resistance to desiccation (correct)
  • Enhanced nutrient uptake

    • In the lifecycle of most plants, which stage is classified as haplodiplontic?

  • Sporophyte
  • Seedling
  • Gametophyte (correct)
  • Gamete

    • What characterizes the diplontic life cycle stage observed in humans?

  • Total absence of diploid stage
  • Presence of a multicellular gametophyte
  • Brief haploid phase during reproduction (correct)
  • Dominantly haploid stage

    • Which characteristic defines most plants in the plant kingdom?

    <p>They are predominantly photosynthetic organisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following adaptations is NOT found in terrestrial plants?

    <p>Ability to photosynthesize underwater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of desiccation for land plants?

    <p>It poses a constant risk of drying out.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do sporangia in seedless plants do?

    <p>Contain spores for reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of visibility, how is the sporophyte phase in lower plants generally described?

    <p>Barely noticeable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature is primarily responsible for the indeterminate growth of plants?

    <p>The lack of a final body form.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organs are responsible for producing male gametes in plants?

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

    What term is used for the life cycle with a dominant haploid stage?

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

    Which of the following best describes a sporangium?

    <p>An organ containing reproductive cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do adaptations in plants help them cope with terrestrial challenges?

    <p>They enable efficient water retention and reproduction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about plant reproduction is true?

    <p>Plants can reproduce through both self-fertilization and cross-fertilization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does cellulose play in plants?

    <p>It is a major component of cell walls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many catalogued species belong to the plant kingdom approximately?

    <p>300,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of spore is produced by seedless nonvascular plants?

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

    Which structure develops into the female gametophyte in heterosporous plants?

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

    What is the primary role of sporocytes in the multicellular sporangia?

    <p>To undergo meiosis and produce haploid spores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes heterosporous plants from homosporous plants?

    <p>Heterosporous plants produce two distinct types of spores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What polymer surrounds the spores of seedless plants and pollen of seed plants, providing toughness?

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

    In the life cycle of plants, what stage begins after the fusion of gametes?

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

    Which type of reproduction phase is dominant in seedless nonvascular plants?

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

    Why is sporopollenin important for pollen and spores?

    <p>It protects against degradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant role did seedless plants play during the Carboniferous period?

    <p>They created large deposits of coal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which period is identified as the time when vascular plants spread throughout the continents?

    <p>Silurian period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about bryophytes is correct?

    <p>They lack specialized cells for fluid conduction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of sporopollenin in bryophytes?

    <p>It is responsible for forming durable spores.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes bryophytes from vascular plants?

    <p>Bryophytes lack vascular (conducting) tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of reproductive structures, what is unique about bryophytes?

    <p>The embryo remains attached to the parent plant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which environment do bryophytes thrive in predominantly?

    <p>Damp habitats, often shaded.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does xylem play in the vascular system of plants?

    <p>Conducts water and minerals from the soil to the shoot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT true of bryophytes?

    <p>They lack flagella in their gametes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the cuticle benefit land plants?

    <p>It prevents desiccation by providing a waterproof cover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of stomata in land plants?

    <p>To regulate gas exchange and water vapor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What adaptation did land plants develop to protect themselves from herbivorous animals?

    <p>Poisonous secondary metabolites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a necessary evolution that allowed for larger plant bodies?

    <p>The evolution of vascular tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the relationship between plant evolution and animal interactions?

    <p>Plants coevolved with animals, developing traits for both defense and attraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did earlier plants grow close to the ground?

    <p>To retain moisture and avoid desiccation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of phloem in the vascular system of plants?

    <p>Transports food throughout the plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What improved the photosynthetic efficiency in plants as they evolved?

    <p>The appearance of true leaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structures are known as strobili in conifers?

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

    In which period did plants evolve vascular tissue and well-defined leaves?

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

    What is the dominant phase of the lifecycle in seedless vascular plants?

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

    What type of environment do seedless vascular plants favor for fertilization?

    <p>Moist environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes club mosses from true mosses?

    <p>They have vascular tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group do ferns and horsetails belong to?

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

    Which characteristics were prominent in the Carboniferous period?

    <p>Large swamp forests of seedless vascular plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Diversity of Plants

    • Plants play vital roles in ecosystems, influencing climate and human societies
    • Plants are a monophyletic group, descending from a single ancestor
    • Transitioning to land posed challenges for plants, including drying out, dispersing spores, supporting structure, and filtering light

    The Plant Kingdom

    • Plants are a large, diverse group, numbering close to 300,000 species
    • Most are photosynthetic, using chlorophyll in chloroplasts
    • Plants have cell walls made of cellulose
    • Plant reproduction is mostly sexual
    • Plants exhibit indeterminate growth

    Plant Adaptations to Life on Land

    • Key challenge for land plants is desiccation (drying out)
    • Land plants evolved structural support in air
    • Plants adapted methods of dispersal of gametes
    • Land plants adapted protective mechanisms for eggs, sperm, and zygotes

    Sporangia and Spores in Seedless Plants

    • Sporophyte is diploid resulting from syngamy
    • Sporangia, structures that contain spores, appeared in land plants
    • Sporocytes produce haploid spores through meiosis
    • Spores are dispersed in the environment
    • There are two types of spores in land plants: homosporous and heterosporous

    Gametangia in Seedless Plants

    • Gametangia are structures on gametophytes that produce gametes through mitosis
    • Male gametangia (antheridia) release sperm
    • Female gametangia (archegonia) contain eggs
    • Sperm in many seedless plants have flagella and swim
    • Embryos are nourished by the female gametophyte

    Additional Land Plant Adaptations

    • Plants evolved organs and structures for efficient survival on land
    • Vascular tissue (xylem, phloem) for water and nutrient transport
    • Cuticle for waterproofing aerial parts
    • Stomata for gas exchange
    • Secondary metabolites to deter predators
    • Apical meristems for growth in length

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