Plant Biology: Key Definitions

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Which of the following describes the relationship between the sporophyte and gametophyte in mosses?

  • Both sporophyte and gametophyte are equally dominant and independent.
  • The gametophyte is the dominant generation, and the sporophyte is dependent on it. (correct)
  • The sporophyte develops directly from the gametophyte without spore formation.
  • The sporophyte is the dominant generation and is independent of the gametophyte.

What is the primary role of the endosperm in angiosperm seeds?

  • Regulation of seed dormancy and germination.
  • Nourishment of the developing embryo. (correct)
  • Attraction of pollinators to ensure seed dispersal.
  • Protection of the seed from environmental stress.

Which of the following characteristics is NOT typical of bryophytes?

  • Possession of rhizoids for anchorage.
  • Reliance on diffusion for nutrient and water transport.
  • Requirement of water for reproduction.
  • Dominant sporophyte generation. (correct)

How does pollination contribute to the process of double fertilization in angiosperms?

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What is the primary difference between spores and gametes in plants regarding their production?

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Which feature distinguishes monocots from dicots in regard to their leaf structure?

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What evolutionary challenge did early plants face regarding reproduction on land?

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Which process directly leads to the formation of the diploid zygote in plants?

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Which of the following plant groups relies primarily on diffusion and moisture for reproduction due to its lack of vascular tissue?

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In gymnosperms, what structures are directly involved in reproduction?

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Flashcards

Pollination

Transfer of pollen from anther to stigma.

Cuticle

Waxy layer that prevents water loss in plants.

Rhizoid

Root-like structures found in non-vascular plants.

Xylem

Vascular tissue for water transport.

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Phloem

Vascular tissue for nutrient transport.

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Alternation of generations

Life cycle alternating between haploid (gametophyte) and diploid (sporophyte) stages.

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Anther

Pollen-producing part of stamen.

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Gametophyte

Haploid generation producing gametes.

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Sporophyte

Diploid generation producing spores.

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Angiosperm Seeds

Enclosed in ovaries (develop into fruits).

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Study Notes

Definitions

  • Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma.
  • The cuticle is a waxy layer that prevents water loss.
  • Rhizoids are root-like structures found in non-vascular plants.
  • Thallus is an undifferentiated plant body seen in algae and liverworts.
  • Oogamous reproduction involves a large immotile egg and small motile sperm.
  • Gemma is an asexual reproductive structure.
  • Protonema is the filamentous juvenile stage of moss gametophytes.
  • Xylem is vascular tissue that transports water.
  • Phloem is vascular tissue that transports nutrients.
  • Fronds are the leaves of ferns.
  • The carpel is the female part of a flower, containing the stigma, style, and ovary.
  • Vascular tissues consist of xylem and phloem.
  • Alternation of generations is a life cycle that alternates between haploid (gametophyte) and diploid (sporophyte) stages.
  • Anther is the pollen-producing part of the stamen.
  • Gametophyte is the haploid generation that produces gametes.
  • Sporophyte is the diploid generation that produces spores.

Double Fertilization

  • During double fertilization, the pollen tube grows into the ovary, releasing two sperm; one fertilizes the egg to form a zygote, while the other fuses with two polar nuclei to form triploid endosperm.
  • Endosperm's importance is that it nourishes the embryo.
  • Angiosperm seeds are enclosed in ovaries, which develop into fruits.
  • The fusion of gametes results in a diploid zygote, which develops into a sporophyte.
  • The haploid generation is the gametophyte, and the diploid generation is the sporophyte.
  • Spores are formed via meiosis, while gametes are formed via mitosis.

Dominant Generations

  • In mosses, the gametophyte generation is dominant.
  • In ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms, the sporophyte generation is dominant.

Monocots vs. Dicots

  • Monocots have one cotyledon, while dicots have two.
  • Leaf veins are parallel in monocots and net-like in dicots.
  • Vascular bundles are scattered in monocots and ringed in dicots.
  • Flower parts are in multiples of 3 in monocots and in multiples of 4 or 5 in dicots.
  • Roots are fibrous in monocots and taproot in dicots.

Flower Reproductive Parts

  • The male part of a flower is the stamen, which includes the anther and filament.
  • The female part of a flower is the carpel, which includes the stigma, style, and ovary.

Bryophytes and Gymnosperms

  • Bryophytes lack vascular tissue and rely on diffusion and moisture for reproduction, limiting their size.
  • Gymnosperms reproduce via cones (male pollen cones and female seed cones).

Plant Phyla Identification

  • Ferns belong to the phylum Pteridophyta.
  • Whisk ferns belong to the phylum Psilotophyta.
  • Club mosses belong to the phylum Lycopodiophyta.
  • Pines belong to the phylum Coniferophyta.
  • Liverworts belong to the phylum Marchantiophyta.
  • Horsetails belong to the phylum Equisetophyta.
  • Roses belong to the phylum Anthophyta.
  • Hornworts belong to the phylum Anthocerotophyta.
  • Mosses belong to the phylum Bryophyta.
  • Mormon Tea belongs to the phylum Gnetophyta.

Moss Characteristics

  • Moss spores are found in a capsule (sporangium) on the sporophyte.
  • Mosses are non-vascular plants, with a dominant gametophyte generation; they have rhizoids and spores, and require water for reproduction.
  • Moss eggs are produced in archegonia.
  • The moss life cycle includes a dominant gametophyte, with a sporophyte dependent on the gametophyte, spores, protonema, and a new gametophyte.

Fern Traits

  • Ferns are vascular plants with fronds, rhizomes, and spores on the undersides (sori) of their leaves, and exhibit alternation of generations.
  • A fiddlehead is a young, coiled fern frond.

Fern vs. Moss

  • Fern sporophytes have fronds, rhizomes, and roots.
  • Moss gametophytes have a leafy structure.

Reproduction

  • Mature microspores become pollen grains.
  • Bright flowers indicate animal (insect/bird) pollination.
  • Gametes are transferred by animals, wind, and water.
  • Flower parts include sepals, petals, stamens, and carpels.
  • After pollination, the pollen tube grows, and sperm travel to the ovule.
  • Fruit develops from the ovary and serves seed dispersal purposes.
  • The seed structure contains an embryo.

Plant Evolution and Adaptations

  • The ancestors of plants are green algae (Charophytes).
  • Early plant challenges included desiccation, structural support, UV radiation, and reproduction on land.

Plant Groups

  • Bryophytes include mosses, liverworts, and hornworts.
  • Vascular plants have xylem and phloem, roots, lignin, and a dominant sporophyte generation.
  • Non-seed plants include ferns, horsetails, and club mosses.
  • Gymnosperms include pines, spruces, and ginkgos.

Plant Characteristics

  • Plant cells have cellulose cell walls and chloroplasts, undergo alternation of generations, are multicellular, and are autotrophic.

Double Fertilization Steps

  • Pollen lands on the stigma.
  • A pollen tube grows into the style.
  • Two sperm enter the ovule.
  • One sperm fertilizes the egg, forming a zygote.
  • The second sperm fuses with polar nuclei, forming the endosperm.

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