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Which of the following best describes why gymnosperms do not produce fruit?
Which of the following best describes why gymnosperms do not produce fruit?
- They lack the necessary structures (ovary, style, and stigma). (correct)
- Their ovules are located inside the ovary.
- They undergo double fertilization before fruit formation.
- Their seeds are enclosed within a protective layer.
Gymnosperms are characterized by having:
Gymnosperms are characterized by having:
- Enclosed seeds within a fruit.
- Flowers that attract pollinators.
- Naked ovules at the edge of megasporophyll. (correct)
- Double fertilization as a standard reproductive process.
In gymnosperms, what is the direct target for pollen during pollination?
In gymnosperms, what is the direct target for pollen during pollination?
- Micropyle (correct)
- Ovary
- Stigma
- Style
Which statement accurately describes the xylem tissue in gymnosperms?
Which statement accurately describes the xylem tissue in gymnosperms?
What is the significance of the arrangement of sporophyll in gymnosperms?
What is the significance of the arrangement of sporophyll in gymnosperms?
Which of the following is a unique characteristic commonly observed in gymnosperms' leaves?
Which of the following is a unique characteristic commonly observed in gymnosperms' leaves?
Considering the reproductive cycle of gymnosperms, which process typically does not occur?
Considering the reproductive cycle of gymnosperms, which process typically does not occur?
What is the ploidy level of endosperm in gymnosperms, and how does it form?
What is the ploidy level of endosperm in gymnosperms, and how does it form?
What is a strobilus, and what is its function in gymnosperms?
What is a strobilus, and what is its function in gymnosperms?
Which of the following characteristics is common in gymnosperms?
Which of the following characteristics is common in gymnosperms?
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Gymnosperm characteristics
Gymnosperm characteristics
Gymnosperms are perennial, evergreen, and their sporophyte is heterosporous, producing both microspores and megaspores.
Sporophyll Arrangement
Sporophyll Arrangement
In gymnosperms, sporophylls are densely arranged to form a strobilus or cone.
Megasporophyll Absence
Megasporophyll Absence
Megasporophylls (female sporophytes), in gymnosperms, do not form an ovary, style, or stigma.
Gymnosperm Pollination
Gymnosperm Pollination
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Gymnosperm Ovule
Gymnosperm Ovule
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Gymnosperm Fruit Production
Gymnosperm Fruit Production
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Gymnosperm Seed
Gymnosperm Seed
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Gymnosperm vascular tissue
Gymnosperm vascular tissue
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Gymnosperm Pollination
Gymnosperm Pollination
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Heteromorphic Alternation
Heteromorphic Alternation
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Study Notes
Features of Gymnosperm Plants
- Gymnosperm plants are perennial, evergreen, and sporophyte heterosporous, producing both microspores (male) and megaspores (female spores).
- Sporophylls are densely arranged to form a strobilus or cone.
- Megasporophylls (female sporophytes) do not form an ovary, style, or stigma.
- Pollens directly fall on the micropyle during pollination.
- The ovule is naked at the edge of the megasporophyll.
- Gymnosperms do not produce fruit because they lack an ovary.
- Seeds (fertilized ovum) remain naked because fruit is not produced.
- Double fertilization does not occur in gymnosperms, except in Ephedra, leading to a haploid endosperm.
- True vessels are absent in xylem tissue, except in Gnetum, with companion cells absent in phloem tissue, resulting in transfusion tissue.
- Gymnosperms are air-pollinated.
- Heteromorphic alternation of generation is present.
- Archegonia are generally produced.
- Leaf scars are a unique characteristic of gymnosperms.
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