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Plant Evolution and Origins

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What is the closest relative to modern plants?

Land plants

Moss

Ferns

Charophytes (correct)

What is the function of the cuticle in land plants?

To conserve water (correct)

To protect against herbivores

To absorb more CO2 for photosynthesis

To transport nutrients to the roots

Why did plants need to develop a new mechanism for transporting nutrients on land?

Because there was no need for extensive transport in water

Because the soil lacked buoyancy

Because nutrients were abundant in the soil

Because the water transport mechanism was not effective on land (correct)

What is the main advantage of living in water?

Support against gravity through buoyancy Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Sporopollenin?

To protect vulnerable life stages Signup and view all the answers

What is a major limitation of non-vascular plants?

Lack of vascular tissue and support Signup and view all the answers

What innovation allowed ferns to grow to larger sizes?

Development of tracheids Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of gymnosperms?

Naked seeds Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of angiosperms over gymnosperms?

More efficient pollination Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of wind pollination in gymnosperms?

Inefficient use of pollen Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of angiosperm fruits?

Derived from the ovary of the flower Signup and view all the answers