BIOLOGY: LIFE ON EARTH-W/MASTERING ACCE
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The number of species of flowering plants is greater than the number of species in the rest of the plant kingdom combined. What feature(s) are responsible for the enormous success of
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Ch. 22 - In an alternation of generations life cycle,...Ch. 22 - Prob. 2MCCh. 22 - Prob. 3MCCh. 22 - 4. In which of the following is the gametophyte...Ch. 22 - Prob. 5MCCh. 22 - 1. Scientists hypothesize that the ancestors of...Ch. 22 - Plant adaptations to life on land include a(n)...Ch. 22 - 3. Seedless vascular plants must reproduce when...Ch. 22 - 4. Three groups of nonvascular plants are _______,...Ch. 22 - 1. What is meant by “alternation of generations”?...
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- Which of the following traits characterizes gymnosperms? a. The plants carry exposed seeds on modified leaves. b. Reproductive structures are located in a flower. c. After fertilization, the ovary thickens and forms a fruit. d. The gametophyte is longest phase of the life cycle.arrow_forwardIn an angiosperm life cycle, sexual reproduction includes: meiosis within the male gametophyte to produce sperm. meiosis within the female gametophyte to produce eggs. meiosis within the ovary to produce megaspores. fertilization leading to development of microspores. fertilization leading to development of megaspores.arrow_forwardWhich of the following statements is false? a. Ferns produce seeds inside sori. b. Conifers do not produce fruits. c. Both gymnosperms and angiosperms produce pollen. d. Only angiosperms produce flowersarrow_forward
- In flowers, the structures that produce male gametophytes are called _______ ;the strcutures that produce female gametophytes are called _______ . a. pollen grains; flowers c. anthers; stigma b. stamen; carpels d. megaspores; microsporesarrow_forwardWhat adaptation do seed plants have in addition to the seed that is not found in seedless plants? a. gametophytes b. vascular tissue c. pollen d. chlorophyllarrow_forwardWhat are the four modern-day groups of gymnosperms?arrow_forward
- Answer the following question: What is meant by “double fertilization”? What features of seeds and fruits have enabled angiosperms to become so widespread?arrow_forwardthe diversity of the angiosperms is partly attribute to the development o fruit and seed. describe the functions of both and explain why these structures conferred an advantage to angiospermsarrow_forwardMost extant species of gymnosperms are now considered as "living fossils", why is that so? Give some insights on why gymnosperms were not able to dominate land despite of having seeds.arrow_forward
- Considering the trends in floral evolution, how do you think these changes contribute in ensuring successful sexual reproduction among angiosperms? Cite at least two (2) examples of plants exhibiting advanced floral features to support your answer.arrow_forwardMost angiosperms incorporate the assistance of animals in their reproductive cycle. This is a major advancement that gave them an advantage over other plant lineages and helped them become the dominant type of plant on Earth today. Which of the following steps in the reproduction of angiosperms do animals assist with? Check all that apply. Pollination Fertilization Seed dispersalarrow_forwardMost angiosperms incorporate the assistance of animals in their reproductive cycle. This is a major advancement that gave them an advantage over other plant lineages and helped them become the dominant type of plant on Earth today. Which of the following steps in the reproduction of angiosperms do animals assist with? Check all that apply. A. Seed dispersal B. Pollination C. Fertilizationarrow_forward
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