Evolution of Plants and Fungi
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Evolution of Plants and Fungi

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The ______ of a fungus is a microscopic, thread-like structure that makes up the body of a fungus.

hyphae

The ______ of a fungus is a reproductive cell or structure produced by fungi.

spore

The ______ of two compatible mating types or hyphae fuse together to form a diploid nucleus during the sexual reproduction of fungi.

karyogamy

The ______ of a fungus is a type of fungus belonging to the kingdom Fungi that is commonly used in various industrial processes.

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

The ______ of a plant increased significantly with the origin of ______ tissue around 420 million years ago.

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

As the size of an object increases, its ______ area to volume ratio decreases.

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

The seed of a seed plant is a reproductive structure containing an embryo, stored ______, and a protective seed coat.

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

Pollen is a fine powder containing the male ______ of seed plants.

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

Gymnosperms are a group of seed-producing plants characterized by the absence of ______ and fruits.

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

Seeds are embryos and ______ in a durable package.

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

Fruits also serve as a ______ source for animals, helping in seed dispersal and plant propagation.

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

A ______ is an organism that moves pollen from the male reproductive organs of a flower to the female reproductive organs.

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

The ______ is a waxy, waterproof layer covering the leaf to prevent excessive water loss.

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

The ______ are tiny pores primarily found on the surfaces of leaves and stems that regulate gas exchange.

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

The ______ tissue is responsible for transporting water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant.

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

The ______ tissue is responsible for transporting sugars, amino acids, and other organic compounds produced during photosynthesis.

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

The process of ______ of generations involves a cycle where a multicellular diploid phase produces spores that develop into a multicellular haploid phase.

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

In alternation of generations, the ______ phase produces spores that develop into a multicellular haploid phase.

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

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