Exploring Bryophytes
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Which of the following is a derived trait of plants that did not exist in previous ancestors?

  • Stomata
  • Alternation of Generations (correct)
  • Multicellular Gametangia
  • Cuticle
  • What is the function of sporopollenin in charophytes and plants?

  • Synthesizes cellulose
  • Produces spores
  • Involved in cell plate formation
  • Prevents zygote from drying out (correct)
  • What is the structure involved in cell plate formation and subsequent division of daughter cells found in certain charophytes and plants?

  • Stomata
  • Sporangia
  • Cuticle
  • Phragmoplast (correct)
  • Which of the following is a characteristic of the gametophyte phase in seedless vascular plants?

    <p>It is independent and can survive on its own.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of archegonia in seedless vascular plants?

    <p>To produce eggs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the human and ecological relevance of ferns?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of stomata on leaves?

    <p>Producing spores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of the sporophyte stage in the alternation of generations life cycle?

    <p>Produces spores by meiosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of sporopollenin in plant spores?

    <p>To protect the developing spores from damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following plant groups lacks vascular tissues?

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

    Which of the following is true about bryophytes?

    <p>Bryophytes can conduct water and minerals over their leafy gametophyte surfaces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of the sporophyte stage in bryophytes?

    <p>The sporophyte absorbs nutrients from the gametophyte through its foot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of rhizoids in bryophytes?

    <p>Rhizoids anchor the gametophyte to a substrate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of sporangia in bryophytes?

    <p>Sporangia produce spores by meiosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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