Review of Kingdom Fungi and Plantae (Bio Unit 2 Quest 2)

These flashcards cover the key concepts of the Kingdom Fungi and Plantae, emphasizing structure, function, reproduction, and classification.

What are the main components of the structure of fungi?

Fungi are eukaryotic, have membrane-bound organelles, a cell wall made of chitin, and grow in substrate with mycelium made from hyphae.

How do fungi reproduce?

Fungi can reproduce asexually, sexually, or both, primarily using spores and fragmentation.

What is one characteristic that sets Kingdom Plantae apart from Fungi?

Plants are autotrophic, whereas fungi are heterotrophic.

What type of cell wall do plants have?

Plants have cell walls made of cellulose.

Define Monocots.

Monocots have one seed leaf, parallel leaf veins, fibrous roots, and scattered vascular tissue.

What distinguishes dicots from monocots?

Dicots have two seed leaves, net-like veins, flowers with 4 or 5 parts, and their vascular bundles are arranged in a ring.

What are gymnosperms?

Gymnosperms are plants with unprotected seeds, often cone-bearing with needle-like leaves, and include species like pine trees.

Describe the reproductive method of seedless plants.

Seedless plants reproduce using spores, which are dispersed by wind.

What adaptations do angiosperms have for pollination?

Angiosperms have co-evolved with insects for improved pollination and produce flowers and enclosed seeds.

Why are stomata important for plants?

Stomata allow for gas exchange during photosynthesis and can close to reduce water loss when it is too warm.