Plant Evolution and Classification

Flashcards on plant evolution and classification covering key concepts, terms, and processes.

Plants are characterized as multicellular, eukaryotic, __ organisms that perform photosynthesis.

photosynthetic

The two types of angiosperms are __ and dicots.

monocots

The dominant phase in the gametophyte generation of nonvascular plants such as mosses is __.

haploid

Vascular plants have tissues that transport water and minerals called __.

xylem

The __ is the structure that contains the female reproductive parts of a flower.

carpel

Vascular tissue that transports food throughout the plant is known as __.

phloem

The numerous advantages of seeds include protection by a seed coat and __ for the embryo.

food supply

In flowering plants, after double fertilization, the ovary develops into __.

fruit

In angiosperms, the leaves of monocots typically have __ veins.

parallel

One of the key adaptations of land plants to prevent water loss is the development of a __.

cuticle.

The __ are non-vascular plants that reproduce through spores and require water for fertilization.

Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts

The central cell develops into __, which serves as food-storage tissue for the developing seed.

endosperm

In vascular plants, the dominant phase of the life cycle is the __ generation.

sporophyte

Structures that anchor and absorb water in vascular plants are called __.

roots

The __ theory explains the movement of water and minerals through xylem.

cohesion-tension

Mitosis leads to the production of __ cells in plants, which are diploid.

diploid

The presence of lignin in the cell walls of vascular plants aids in __ growth.

vertical

The male reproductive part of a flower is known as the __.

stamen