Recently, the moss Physcomitrella patens had been included among the model organisms in understanding the physiology, molecular biology, and other factors to represent the plant kingdom. What advantages do this species bring in these given aspects over the very well-known Arabidopsis thaliana?

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Q: Which of the following plant lineages is comprised primarily of organisms that are homosporous?

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Q: Which group of Monera is known as jokers of the plant kingdom and why?

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Q: There are four phyla that belong to the gymnosperm. Describe Phylum Ginkgophyta and explain why and…

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Q: Why are the genera Cannabis and Humulus, now in Cannabaceae, have been removed from the family…

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Q: Mature sporophytes Look up the terms frond, rhizome, and roots, and define them. These three…

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Q: Ginkgo and cycads have broad leaves, whereas those of pines are needlelike. Can you suggest any…

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Q: The work of plant taxonomists of the 20th century who identified /established the different families…

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Q: In which of the given plants, both sporophyte and gametophyte are multicellular and independent?…

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Q: The work of plant taxonomists of the 20th century who identified /established the different families…

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Q: Which of the following characteristics of plants is absent in their closest relatives, the…

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Q: What is the adaptive advantage or evolutionary advantage being conferred on a plant whose stems are…

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Q: Both lycopodium and equisetum have strobili, roots, and rhizomes. What did you learn in this…

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Q: What kind of stem does -Phoenix sylvestris -Cassia obtusifolia -Bauhinia anguina -Pistia…

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Q: In which of the following lineages would you expect to find a triploid (3n) endosperm? anthophyta O…

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Q: The Apiaceae is closely related to the Araliaceae, the family to which ginseng and octopus tree…

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Q: What separates the plant Families Pinaceae, Poaceae, Sapindaceae, Crassulaceae, and Asteraceae from…

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Q: In which of the given plants, both sporophyte and gametophyte are multicellular and independent?…

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Q: Rhizomes, tubers, corms, and stolons are examples of modified:   A. leaves   B. roots   C.…

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Q: Distinguish between succulent Ephorbiaceae and Cactaceae especially when considering sterile plants.

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Q: How can you distinguish between monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants based on (1) a seed, (2)…

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Q: All of the following are trends in plant evolution except; A trend towards better water conducting…

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Q: What is microsporophyll of angiosperm called?

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Q: There are two alternative hypotheses about the life cycle of the early vascular plants, the…

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Q: Do mosses have an alteration of isomorphIC Or heteromorphic generations? That is, can you easily…

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Q: Describe the key differences and similarities in the sporophytes of vascular land plants in…

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