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What is the dominant life stage in nonvascular plants?
What is the dominant life stage in nonvascular plants?
- Sporophyte
- Gametophyte (correct)
- Both sporophyte and gametophyte
- Neither sporophyte nor gametophyte
Which of the following is a characteristic of nonvascular plants?
Which of the following is a characteristic of nonvascular plants?
- Dominant sporophyte life stage
- Lack of true roots/stems/leaves (correct)
- Reproduction via seeds
- Presence of vascular tissue
How do liverworts reproduce?
How do liverworts reproduce?
- Via seeds
- By pollination
- By spores (correct)
- Through vegetative propagation
What do antheridiophores and archegoniophores house in liverworts?
What do antheridiophores and archegoniophores house in liverworts?
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Which phylum includes liverworts?
Which phylum includes liverworts?
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Study Notes
Nonvascular Plants
- The dominant life stage in nonvascular plants is the gametophyte generation.
Characteristics of Nonvascular Plants
- Nonvascular plants lack a vascular system, meaning they do not have xylem or phloem tissues.
Reproduction in Liverworts
- Liverworts reproduce using an alternation of generations life cycle, involving both gametophyte and sporophyte generations.
Antheridiophores and Archegoniophores in Liverworts
- Antheridiophores house male reproductive organs, while archegoniophores house female reproductive organs.
Classification of Liverworts
- Liverworts belong to the phylum Marchantiophyta.
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