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What prevents cells in plants from moving relative to one another?
What prevents cells in plants from moving relative to one another?
- Cytoplasm
- Cell membrane
- Cell wall (correct)
- Chloroplast
What is the main evidence that plants evolved from green algae?
What is the main evidence that plants evolved from green algae?
- Presence of mitochondria
- Similar genes and rRNA (correct)
- Lack of chlorophylls
- Absence of cellulose cell wall
Which cells in plants have indeterminant growth due to the presence of persistent totipotent cells?
Which cells in plants have indeterminant growth due to the presence of persistent totipotent cells?
- Guard cells
- Sieve tube cells
- Meristem cells (correct)
- Xylem cells
What is the life cycle of plants characterized by, involving two distinct multicellular phases?
What is the life cycle of plants characterized by, involving two distinct multicellular phases?
Which pigment acts as a sunscreen in plants by filtering out harmful UV radiation?
Which pigment acts as a sunscreen in plants by filtering out harmful UV radiation?
Which component in plant cells stores food as starch and provides structural support?
Which component in plant cells stores food as starch and provides structural support?
Why do gametes need water for fertilization in plants?
Why do gametes need water for fertilization in plants?
Why is the sporophyte stage dominant in plant life cycles? (That is only in vascular seedless plant)
Why is the sporophyte stage dominant in plant life cycles? (That is only in vascular seedless plant)
What evolutionary event is suggested by the presence of heterospory in plants?
What evolutionary event is suggested by the presence of heterospory in plants?
What selective advantage does heterospory provide, based on its multiple evolutionary origins?
What selective advantage does heterospory provide, based on its multiple evolutionary origins?
Which major change led to the evolution of seed plants?
Which major change led to the evolution of seed plants?
How did the reduction of the gametophyte continue with seed plants?
How did the reduction of the gametophyte continue with seed plants?
What is the role of the cell wall in plant growth and survival on land?
What is the role of the cell wall in plant growth and survival on land?
What is the function of turgor pressure in plant cells?
What is the function of turgor pressure in plant cells?
What is the main purpose of vascular systems in plants?
What is the main purpose of vascular systems in plants?
Why do plant species need to protect gametes from drying out?
Why do plant species need to protect gametes from drying out?
What is the significance of seeds in plant reproduction?
What is the significance of seeds in plant reproduction?
What purpose does pollen serve in plant reproduction?
What purpose does pollen serve in plant reproduction?
What develops from the ovule after fertilization?
What develops from the ovule after fertilization?
What is the evolutionary significance of pollen?
What is the evolutionary significance of pollen?
What is the main function of seed coat?
What is the main function of seed coat?
Which group of plants were the first major seed plants?
Which group of plants were the first major seed plants?
What is a key characteristic of angiosperms?
What is a key characteristic of angiosperms?
How do gymnosperms typically survive well in dry conditions?
How do gymnosperms typically survive well in dry conditions?
Which of the following accurately describes bryophytes?
Which of the following accurately describes bryophytes?
Which of the following accurately describes vascular seedless plants?
Which of the following accurately describes vascular seedless plants?
What is the function of an archegonium in vascular seedless plants?
What is the function of an archegonium in vascular seedless plants?
Which of the following statements about the life cycle of vascular seedless plants is accurate?
Which of the following statements about the life cycle of vascular seedless plants is accurate?
What is the primary difference between microphyllous and megaphyllous leaves?
What is the primary difference between microphyllous and megaphyllous leaves?
Flashcards
Plant Cell Immobility
Plant Cell Immobility
Cell walls prevent plant cells from moving relative to one another.
Plant Evolution Evidence
Plant Evolution Evidence
Similar genes and rRNA sequences provide strong evidence for plant evolution from green algae.
Meristem Cells
Meristem Cells
Meristem cells have indeterminant growth due to totipotency.
Alternation of Generations
Alternation of Generations
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Plant Sunscreen
Plant Sunscreen
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Cellulose Cell Wall
Cellulose Cell Wall
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Gamete Water Requirement
Gamete Water Requirement
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Sporophyte Dominance
Sporophyte Dominance
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Heterospory Significance
Heterospory Significance
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Heterospory Advantage
Heterospory Advantage
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Seed Plant Evolution
Seed Plant Evolution
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Gametophyte Reduction
Gametophyte Reduction
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Cell Wall Role
Cell Wall Role
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Turgor Pressure
Turgor Pressure
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Vascular Systems
Vascular Systems
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Gamete Protection
Gamete Protection
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Seed Significance
Seed Significance
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Pollen Purpose
Pollen Purpose
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Ovule Development
Ovule Development
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Pollen Evolution
Pollen Evolution
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Seed Coat Function
Seed Coat Function
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First Seed Plants
First Seed Plants
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Angiosperm Trait
Angiosperm Trait
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Gymnosperm Survival
Gymnosperm Survival
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Bryophyte Trait
Bryophyte Trait
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Vascular Seedless Plants
Vascular Seedless Plants
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Archegonium Function
Archegonium Function
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Seedless Life Cycle
Seedless Life Cycle
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Leaf Types
Leaf Types
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