Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337392938
Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 28.2, Problem 4C
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To explain: The differences between cycads and ginkgo.

Introduction: In plants, the male gamete fuses with the female gamete to produce seed. Seeds are the ones that develop into a whole new plant. Based upon the type of seeds produced, the plants are categorized into two types: gymnosperms and angiosperms. Cycad and ginkgo are types of gymnosperms.

Summary Introduction

To explain: The differences between cycads and gnetophytes.

Introduction: In plants, the male gamete fuses with the female gamete to produce seed. Seeds are the ones that develop into a whole new plant. Based upon the type of seeds produced, the plants are categorized into two types: gymnosperms and angiosperms. Cycad and gnetophytes are types of gymnosperms.

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