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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?

It is independent and can survive on its own. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of archegonia in seedless vascular plants?

To produce eggs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the human and ecological relevance of ferns?

All of the above. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Producing spores (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Produces spores by meiosis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of sporopollenin in plant spores?

To protect the developing spores from damage (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following plant groups lacks vascular tissues?

Bryophytes (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about bryophytes?

Bryophytes can conduct water and minerals over their leafy gametophyte surfaces. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

The sporophyte absorbs nutrients from the gametophyte through its foot. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of rhizoids in bryophytes?

Rhizoids anchor the gametophyte to a substrate. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of sporangia in bryophytes?

Sporangia produce spores by meiosis. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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