68 Questions
Which statement accurately describes the characteristics of all plants?
Multicellular and non-motile
What is the evolutionary origin of photosynthesis in eukaryotes?
Photosynthesis evolved multiple times independently in eukaryotes
Which group of organisms are photosynthetic eukaryotes found in?
Many different supergroups
What is the role of endosymbiosis in the evolution of photosynthesis in eukaryotes?
Led to the development of photosynthetic organelles in eukaryotes
Which statement accurately describes the distribution of photosynthetic organelles?
Present in all eukaryotic supergroups
Which structure provides structural support in a nonaquatic environment for plant cells?
Cell Wall
What type of plant cells help move liquids within plants?
Xylem
Where are Meristems typically found in plants?
At the tips of branches and roots
What process allows stems to thicken over time in woody plants?
Vascular Cambrium
What unique characteristic of plants is essential for survival on land?
Cuticle and Stomata
'All plants cycle between a haploid form and a diploid form' describes what characteristic of plants?
'All plants undergo Alteration of Generations'
Which type of plants have no vascular tissue or roots?
Bryophytes
What is the major mode of reproduction for Bryophytes?
Reproduce with spores
Which group of plants has the trait of diploid dominance?
Gymnosperms
Which type of plants disperse seeds through interaction with animals?
Angiosperms
What distinguishes Eudicots from Monocots based on leaf characteristics?
Veins on leaves webbed
Which group of plants can grow very large due to their highly conductive xylem?
Eudicots
What is the primary function of the cuticle in plants?
Preventing water loss
Which group of plants does not require a wet environment for reproduction?
Gymnosperms
Which plant group has the major trait of haploid dominance?
Bryophytes
Which characteristic is unique to the first vascular plants?
Diploid dominance
What is a key feature that distinguishes Eudicots from Monocots in terms of leaf structure?
Presence of vascular cambium
Which type of plants lack stomata but can tolerate drying out due to limited cuticle?
Bryophytes
What characteristic of plants allows them to exchange gases with the atmosphere while preventing drying out?
Stomata
Which cells in plants transport nutrients from leaves to the rest of the plant?
Phloem
Where are Meristems NOT typically found in plants?
In the xylem
Which evolutionary process has led to the widespread presence of photosynthesis among Eukaryotes?
Endosymbiosis
What is the main function of the cell wall in plant cells?
Providing structural support
Which group of cells in plants allows for the movement of liquids within the plant?
Xylem and Phloem cells
What is the evolutionary origin of photosynthesis in eukaryotes?
Evolved multiple times independently
Where are photosynthetic organelles found in eukaryotic organisms?
Distributed across different supergroups of eukaryotes
Which group of eukaryotic organisms are all photosynthetic?
Spread across all known supergroups
What is the role of endosymbiosis in plant evolution?
Enabled plants to photosynthesize
How did photosynthesis evolve in eukaryotes according to the text?
Through multiple instances of symbiosis with cyanobacteria
How did photosynthesis in Eukaryotes likely evolve?
Through multiple instances of symbiosis with cyanobacteria
Which statement best describes the distribution of photosynthetic organelles in eukaryotic organisms?
Found in all eukaryotic supergroups
What characterizes the photosynthetic organelles in eukaryotic organisms?
Their evolution involved endosymbiosis with various bacteria
Which group of organisms do not contain any photosynthetic eukaryotes?
All Rhizarians
What distinguishes the evolution of photosynthesis in Eukaryotes from other processes?
It involved a single evolutionary event
Which group of plants has the major trait of diploid dominance?
Gymnosperms
What is a defining characteristic of Gymnosperms in terms of seed dispersal?
Dispersal through wind
Which group of plants is known for producing flowers and fruits?
Angiosperms
What is a key difference between Monocots and Eudicots based on leaf characteristics?
Vein pattern in leaves
What is a distinctive feature of Bryophytes related to reproduction?
Requirement of wet environment for spores
Which plant group is characterized by haploid dominance and lack of vascular tissue or roots?
Lycophytes
What is the primary function of the cuticle in plants?
Prevents drying out while enabling gas exchange
Which characteristic is essential for the survival of plants on land?
Vascular tissue to transport water and nutrients
What characteristic distinguishes plants from aquatic green algae?
Ability to cycle between haploid and diploid forms
What allows stems to thicken over time in woody plants?
Development of vascular cambrium
Which group of plant cells transport nutrients from leaves to the rest of the plant?
Phloem
What allows plants to avoid drying out while still exchanging gases with the atmosphere?
Cuticle acting as a protective layer
How did photosynthesis likely evolve in Eukaryotes?
Involved multiple instances of symbiosis with cyanobacteria
What characterizes the distribution of photosynthetic organelles in eukaryotic organisms?
Varied, found in different eukaryotic groups
What trait do all photosynthetic eukaryotic organisms share?
Exist in separate groupings based on supergroups
Which evolutionary process led to the presence of photosynthesis among various Eukaryotes?
Multiple instances of the evolution of photosynthesis
Why are photosynthetic organelles in eukaryotes considered diverse?
Because they are found in multiple eukaryotic groups
What is the primary function of the cuticle in plants?
Allowing gas exchange
Where are Meristems typically found in plants?
At the tips of branches and roots
Which group of plant cells transport nutrients from leaves to the rest of the plant?
Xylem
What allows stems to thicken over time in woody plants?
Endosymbiosis events
'Plants must avoid drying out but must also exchange gases' describes a balance achieved by which plant part?
Xylem
Which characteristic allows plants to be fixed in their environment?
Vascular cambium
Which group of plants is characterized by xylem and phloem, diploid dominance, and reproduction through spores?
Lycophytes
What is a key difference between Monocots and Eudicots based on their seed characteristics?
Number of cotyledon leaves
Which group of plants lacks vascular tissue or roots, reproduces with unicellular spores, and can tolerate drying out?
Bryophytes
What sets Gymnosperms apart from Angiosperms in terms of seed dispersal?
Use of wind dispersal for seeds
What major trait characterizes Angiosperms compared to Gymnosperms?
Diversity of flowers and fruits
Which group of plants has a major synapomorphy of protected embryos and alteration of generations?
Angiosperms
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