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Which group of plants is the most diverse in form and habitat?
Which group of plants is the most diverse in form and habitat?
- Angiosperms (correct)
- Gymnosperms
- Mosses
- Ferns
What is the main function of the root system in plants?
What is the main function of the root system in plants?
- Store food for the plant
- Produce flowers and fruits
- Hold the plant to the ground (correct)
- Absorb sunlight for photosynthesis
What are some examples of modified stems that are part of the root system?
What are some examples of modified stems that are part of the root system?
- Petals, corollas, and calyxes
- Stamens, pistils, and sepals
- Bulbs, rhizomes, and tubers (correct)
- Leaves, tendrils, and thorns
What is the approximate height of a giant redwood, a species of angiosperm?
What is the approximate height of a giant redwood, a species of angiosperm?
What is the role of the organ systems in plants?
What is the role of the organ systems in plants?
True or false: The angiosperms are the least diverse group of plants?
True or false: The angiosperms are the least diverse group of plants?
True or false: The structural makeup of plants is different across different species?
True or false: The structural makeup of plants is different across different species?
True or false: The main function of the root system is to absorb water and nutrients?
True or false: The main function of the root system is to absorb water and nutrients?
True or false: Modified stems like bulbs and rhizomes are part of the shoot system in plants?
True or false: Modified stems like bulbs and rhizomes are part of the shoot system in plants?
True or false: All seeds put out their first root to draw water and nutrients?
True or false: All seeds put out their first root to draw water and nutrients?
The angiosperms are the most diverse in ______ and habitat.
The angiosperms are the most diverse in ______ and habitat.
There are about 300,000 species of angiosperms, ranging from the tiny aquatic duckweed to the giant ______ that grows up to 100 meters tall.
There are about 300,000 species of angiosperms, ranging from the tiny aquatic duckweed to the giant ______ that grows up to 100 meters tall.
The root system penetrates the ______, where the roots perform three main functions: hold the plant to the ground and keep it from toppling down, absorb water and other nutrients crucial to the plant's growth and development, and serve as food storage of the plant.
The root system penetrates the ______, where the roots perform three main functions: hold the plant to the ground and keep it from toppling down, absorb water and other nutrients crucial to the plant's growth and development, and serve as food storage of the plant.
The root system also includes modified stems that grow under the ground, such as ______, rhizomes, and tubers.
The root system also includes modified stems that grow under the ground, such as ______, rhizomes, and tubers.
As soon as a seed in the ground begins to grow, it puts out its first root to draw ______ and nutrients.
As soon as a seed in the ground begins to grow, it puts out its first root to draw ______ and nutrients.
What are the three main functions of the root system in plants?
What are the three main functions of the root system in plants?
What are some examples of modified stems that are part of the root system?
What are some examples of modified stems that are part of the root system?
What is the approximate number of species of angiosperms?
What is the approximate number of species of angiosperms?
What is the tallest height a giant redwood can grow up to?
What is the tallest height a giant redwood can grow up to?
What is the purpose of the organ systems in plants?
What is the purpose of the organ systems in plants?
