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What are the 3 general characteristics of Kingdom Plantae? |
1. Gain nourishment by photosynthesis 2. Possess a cell wall made of cellulose 3. Exhibit alternation of generations |
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3 Characteristics of vascular plants/ferns |
1. Vascular tissue 2. sporophyte is dominant 3. Composed of roots stem and leaves |
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2 Characteristics of Birophytes/mosses |
1. Nonvascular 2. Gametophyte is dominant |
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Are gametophytes haploid or diploid? |
Haploid |
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Are sporophytes haploid or diploid? |
Diploid |
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Gymnosperms refer to what type of plants? |
Conifers: Pines, spruces, firs |
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What type of leaves do ferns have? |
Frond: divided leaves |
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How do gymnosperms reproduce? |
The wind carries pollen grains to female |
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In cone bearing plants what is the name of a male gametophyte? |
Pollen grain |
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What shape are pollen grains? |
Mickey Mouse head shaped |
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What is the function of xylem? |
Transports water and minerals upward toward roots |
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What is the function of phloem? |
Carries organic nutrients upward or downward in the plant |
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What is a rhizoid? |
Underground stem anchored by roots |
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What is the function of roots? |
To absorb moisture from soil |
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Flowering plants are called ______ |
Angiosperms |
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What are 2 characteristics of angiosperms? |
1. Vascular 2. Sporophyte Is dominant |
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What is the function of a petals? |
To attract insects |
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What is the function of a sepal? |
Protection of petals |
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The mail part of a flower is called the _____ |
Stamen |
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The female part of a flower is called a _____ |
Pistol |
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what is the pollinating agent in most flowering plants? |
Birds or insects |
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Grasses pollinating agent is _____ |
Wind |
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What does the ripened ovary of a flowering plant become? |
The fruit |
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What is composed of the ovule, embryo, and endosperm? |
The ovary |
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What is the process of the transfer of pollen from the anther to the pistol? |
Pollination |
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Examples of fleshy fruits |
Apples and tomatoes |
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Examples of dry dehiscent fruits |
Beans and peas |
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Examples of dry in-dehiscent fruits |
Acorns, sunflower seeds, and Oates |
