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Plant Classification Quiz

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Which of the following is a characteristic of plants?

They are predominantly photosynthetic (correct)
They are prokaryotes
They are part of the animal kingdom
They obtain energy from other organisms

Which clade includes green algae and land plants?

Viridiplantae (correct)
Archaeplastida
Cyanobacteria
Glaucophytes

Which of the following is NOT included in the plant kingdom?

Embryophytes
Animals (correct)
Fungi
Algae

What pigment gives chloroplasts their green color?

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What is the source of energy for green plants?

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Photosynthetic Predominance

Plants are primarily photosynthetic organisms, using sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into energy.

Viridiplantae Clade

Viridiplantae is a clade that encompasses both green algae and land plants, sharing common ancestry and photosynthetic pigments.

Exclusion from Plant Kingdom

The plant kingdom includes various groups of land plants and algae; animals are not included.

Chlorophyll's Color

Chlorophyll is the pigment responsible for the green color of chloroplasts and is essential for photosynthesis.

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Energy Source for Plants

Sunlight is the primary energy source for green plants, captured through photosynthesis to fuel their growth and metabolism.

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Study Notes

Plant Characteristics

Ability to make own food through photosynthesis is a characteristic of plants