Plant Biology Fundamentals

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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?

  • 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?

  • Guard cells
  • Sieve tube cells
  • Meristem cells (correct)
  • Xylem cells

What is the life cycle of plants characterized by, involving two distinct multicellular phases?

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Which pigment acts as a sunscreen in plants by filtering out harmful UV radiation?

<p>ß-carotene (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component in plant cells stores food as starch and provides structural support?

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Why do gametes need water for fertilization in plants?

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Why is the sporophyte stage dominant in plant life cycles? (That is only in vascular seedless plant)

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What evolutionary event is suggested by the presence of heterospory in plants?

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What selective advantage does heterospory provide, based on its multiple evolutionary origins?

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Which major change led to the evolution of seed plants?

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How did the reduction of the gametophyte continue with seed plants?

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What is the role of the cell wall in plant growth and survival on land?

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What is the function of turgor pressure in plant cells?

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What is the main purpose of vascular systems in plants?

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Why do plant species need to protect gametes from drying out?

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What is the significance of seeds in plant reproduction?

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What purpose does pollen serve in plant reproduction?

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What develops from the ovule after fertilization?

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What is the evolutionary significance of pollen?

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What is the main function of seed coat?

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Which group of plants were the first major seed plants?

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What is a key characteristic of angiosperms?

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How do gymnosperms typically survive well in dry conditions?

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Which of the following accurately describes bryophytes?

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Which of the following accurately describes vascular seedless plants?

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What is the function of an archegonium in vascular seedless plants?

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Which of the following statements about the life cycle of vascular seedless plants is accurate?

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What is the primary difference between microphyllous and megaphyllous leaves?

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Flashcards

Plant Cell Immobility

Cell walls prevent plant cells from moving relative to one another.

Plant Evolution Evidence

Similar genes and rRNA sequences provide strong evidence for plant evolution from green algae.

Meristem Cells

Meristem cells have indeterminant growth due to totipotency.

Alternation of Generations

Alternation of Generations characterizes the plant life cycle, involving sporophyte and gametophyte phases.

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Plant Sunscreen

ß-carotene protects plants from UV radiation.

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Cellulose Cell Wall

Cellulose cell walls store food as starch and provide structural support.

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Gamete Water Requirement

Gametes need water to swim to each other for fertilization.

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Sporophyte Dominance

The sporophyte generation allows for vertical growth and support of the plant.

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Heterospory Significance

Heterospory suggests the evolution of male and female gametophytes.

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Heterospory Advantage

Heterospory provides greater genetic diversity to plants that evolved it.

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Seed Plant Evolution

Pollination led to the evolution of seed plants.

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Gametophyte Reduction

The gametophyte gets reduced in size and importance in seed plants.

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Cell Wall Role

The cell wall provides support and structure for plant growth and survival on land.

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Turgor Pressure

Turgor pressure gives structure by pressing water against the cell wall.

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Vascular Systems

Vascular systems transport organic nutrients and minerals throughout the plant.

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Gamete Protection

Plant species need to protect gametes from drying out to maintain viability for reproduction.

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Seed Significance

Seeds allow plants to reproduce without water-dependent gametes.

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Pollen Purpose

Pollen allows plants to reproduce without water-dependent gametes.

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Ovule Development

The ovule develops into the seed after fertilization.

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Pollen Evolution

Pollen enables reproduction without water for gamete transport.

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Seed Coat Function

The seed coat protects and nourishes the embryo.

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First Seed Plants

Gymnosperms were the first major seed plants.

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Angiosperm Trait

Being flowering plants is a key characteristic of angiosperms.

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Gymnosperm Survival

Gymnosperms survive in dry conditions by retaining their leaves all year.

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Bryophyte Trait

Bryophytes require water at every stage of their life cycle.

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Vascular Seedless Plants

Vascular seedless plants have microphyllous leaves with simple venation.

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Archegonium Function

The archegonium retains the egg for fertilization in vascular seedless plants.

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Seedless Life Cycle

The sporophyte generation is dominant and persistent in vascular seedless plants.

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Leaf Types

Microphyllous leaves are small and simple, while megaphyllous leaves are larger and complex.

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