Life Cycles of Various Plant Species
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Life Cycles of Various Plant Species

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Which of the following categories includes organisms that have both sexual and asexual stages, and are non-motile?

  • Green algae
  • Gymnosperms (correct)
  • Brown algae
  • Red algae (correct)
  • How many examples listed possess sporangia?

  • 6 (correct)
  • 7
  • 4
  • 8
  • Which type of organisms have a free living gametophyte stage?

  • Only pteridophytes
  • Gymnosperms and angiosperms
  • Only bryophytes
  • Algae and bryophytes (correct)
  • How many organisms listed are motile during their asexual stage?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many examples provided have dependent sporophytes?

    <p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these organisms include only homosporous plants?

    <p>Algae, Bryophytes, and most Pteridophytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organisms possess photosynthetic sporophytes and archegonia?

    <p>Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following contains heterosporous organisms?

    <p>Gymnosperms and some angiosperms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many examples listed are considered to have a sporangia-bearing diploid stage?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of organisms that are motile during their asexual stage among the Brown algae?

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    Study Notes

    Life Cycles in Plants

    • Examples include Volvox, Spirogyra, Porphyra, Gracilaria, Marchantia, Sphagnum, Polytrichum, Pteris, Ginkgo, Cedrus, and Pea.
    • Zygotic meiosis occurs in four examples, all from algae.
    • Four examples exhibit a haplontic life cycle, again all algae.
    • Haplodiplontic life cycles are present in four organisms, specifically bryophytes and pteridophytes.
    • Three entities represent a diplontic life cycle, including gymnosperms and angiosperms.
    • Seven examples indicate embryophyta; all except algae undergo zygotic mitosis.

    Additional Plant Classes

    • Ulothrix, Gelidium, Dryopteris, Adiantum, Cycas, Sequoia, Porphyra, Fucus, Funaria, Equisetum, and Hibiscus include diverse plants.
    • Sporogenic meiosis occurs in eight plants, including all except algae.
    • Only three algae show zygotic meiosis, excluding Fucus.
    • Six entities classify as tracheophyta, encompassing pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and angiosperms.
    • Spermatophyta (gymnosperms and angiosperms) totals three entities.
    • Cryptogamae include algae, bryophytes, and pteridophytes with a total of eight examples.
    • Four examples show haplodiplontic characteristics among bryophytes and pteridophytes.

    Specific Plant Features

    • The organisms Spirogyra, Ulothrix, Gracilaria, Dictyota, Polytrichum, Pteris, Selaginella, Sequoia, Banyan, Salvinia, and Sphagnum highlight various life forms.
    • Two bryophytes show haplodiplontic haploid characteristics.
    • No seed-bearing cryptogams are identified.
    • Two haploid plants with archegonium belong to bryophytes.
    • Two entities showcasing diplontic embryophyta are gymnosperms and angiosperms.
    • Pteridophyta presents three haplodiplontic characteristics.
    • No organisms possess haploid features while exhibiting a diplontic life cycle.

    Plant Life Cycle Variations

    • Chlorella, kelp, ectocarpus, Polytrichum, Cedrus, Pinus, Lycopodium, Ginkgo, bean, wheat, Marchantia, Udorina, Fucus, and Polysiphonia display varied life cycles.
    • Six entities exhibit a diplontic life cycle, including gymnosperms, angiosperms, and Fucus.
    • Six examples reveal haplodiplontic nature among certain algae, bryophytes, and pteridophytes.
    • Five plants with sporic meiosis that bear seeds include gymnosperms and angiosperms.
    • Sporogenic meiosis with haploid plants accounts for seven examples, comprising algae and bryophytes, excluding Fucus.
    • Gymnosperms present three diploid plants with archegonium.
    • Five phanerogamae produce pollen grains, including gymnosperms and angiosperms.
    • Six main plant bodies consist of sporophytes among gymnosperms, angiosperms, and pteridophytes.

    Sporophyte and Gametophyte Presence

    • Examples include Salvia, Salvinia, Porphyra, Pteris, Selaginella, Ectocarpus, Cycas, Pinus, Chlamydomonas, Spirogyra, and Gracilaria.
    • The main plant body as a sporophyte occurs in six entities including gymnosperms, angiosperms, and pteridophytes.
    • Five examples represent the main plant body as gametophytes, including algae and bryophytes.
    • Three haplodiplontic plants are classified within bryophytes and pteridophytes.
    • Five examples show dependent sporophytes from bryophytes and algae.
    • Six organisms have photosynthetic sporophytes.
    • Five entities reflect dependent gametophytes including heterosporous pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and angiosperms.

    Diversity in Plant Characteristics

    • Ulothrix, Chara, Kelp, Fucus, Porphyra, Gelidium, Marchantia, Funaria, Psilotum, Dryopteris, Cycas, Cedrus, Sugarcane, and Mustard showcase various features.
    • One example is identified as a conifer.
    • Homosporous characteristics are noted in ten organisms, including algae, bryophytes, and pteridophytes.
    • Six examples bear chl b.
    • Fourteen organisms possess chl a.
    • Two green algae are haplontic and exhibit chl b.
    • Six root-bearing plants include pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and angiosperms.
    • Eight entities express a motile sexual stage, increasing to nine with Cycas.

    Phytochemical and Structural Characteristics

    • Chlamydomonas, Chara, Ginkgo, Lycopodium, Sunflower, China Rose, Gelidium, Gracilaria, Fucus, Ficus, Dictyota, Marchantia, Psilotum, Udorina, and Azolla are discussed.
    • Eleven examples possess both chlorophyll a and b, excluding brown and red algae.
    • Non-motile sexual and asexual stages are found in five examples including red algae, gymnosperms, and angiosperms.
    • Free-living gametophytes derive from algae and bryophytes, totaling ten.
    • Four organisms express both photosynthetic sporophytes and archegonia within pteridophytes and gymnosperms.
    • Five entities exhibit motile asexual stages including green and brown algae.
    • Seven examples show dependent sporophytes in algae and bryophytes.
    • Six entities have sporangia present, including gymnosperms, angiosperms, and pteridophytes.

    Sporangial Characteristics

    • Spirogyra, Cladophora, Ectocarpus, Salvinia, Selaginella, Sphagnum, Polychium, Polysiphonia, Papaya, Castor, Pinus, Cedrus, Dictyota, and Udorina illustrate distinct features.
    • Eight organisms are homosporous, including algae, bryophytes, and most pteridophytes.
    • Six examples are heterosporous, including some gymnosperms, angiosperms, and pteridophytes.
    • Four organisms demonstrate heterosporous and seed-bearing characteristics, notably gymnosperms and angiosperms.
    • Four sporangia-bearing diploid plants belong to pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and angiosperms.
    • Four entities showcase sporophyll presence within pteridophytes and gymnosperms.
    • Non-motile sexual stages are recognized in five examples, including red algae, gymnosperms, and angiosperms.

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    This quiz tests your knowledge of life cycles in different plant species, including algae, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and angiosperms.

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