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What is the primary source of energy for plants?
What is the primary source of energy for plants?
Which organisms form the clade Viridiplantae?
Which organisms form the clade Viridiplantae?
What do parasitic plants that have lost the genes for chlorophyll and photosynthesis do to obtain energy?
What do parasitic plants that have lost the genes for chlorophyll and photosynthesis do to obtain energy?
Which kingdom historically encompassed all living things that were not animals?
Which kingdom historically encompassed all living things that were not animals?
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What is the main pigment used by plants to capture sunlight for photosynthesis?
What is the main pigment used by plants to capture sunlight for photosynthesis?
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Study Notes
Plant Energy and Classification
- The primary source of energy for plants is sunlight, which they capture through photosynthesis.
Plant Classification
- The clade Viridiplantae comprises algae and land plants.
Parasitic Plants
- Some parasitic plants, having lost the genes for chlorophyll and photosynthesis, obtain energy by tapping into the resources of their host plants.
Historical Classification
- Historically, the kingdom Plantae encompassed all living things that were not animals.
Photosynthesis
- The main pigment used by plants to capture sunlight for photosynthesis is chlorophyll.
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Test your knowledge of plant biology with this quiz! Explore the world of photosynthesis, chloroplasts, and unique adaptations in the plant kingdom. See how much you know about these essential organisms and their diverse characteristics.
