11 Questions
What is the closest relative to modern plants?
Charophytes
What is the function of the cuticle in land plants?
To conserve water
Why did plants need to develop a new mechanism for transporting nutrients on land?
Because the water transport mechanism was not effective on land
What is the main advantage of living in water?
Support against gravity through buoyancy
What is the function of Sporopollenin?
To protect vulnerable life stages
What is a major limitation of non-vascular plants?
Lack of vascular tissue and support
What innovation allowed ferns to grow to larger sizes?
Development of tracheids
What is a characteristic of gymnosperms?
Naked seeds
What is an advantage of angiosperms over gymnosperms?
More efficient pollination
What is a limitation of wind pollination in gymnosperms?
Inefficient use of pollen
What is a characteristic of angiosperm fruits?
Derived from the ovary of the flower
Learn about the closest relatives of modern plants, the characteristics they share, and the advantages of life in water. Explore the similarities between green algae and land plants, and how they adapted to their environments.
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