Test 2 study guide - bio 104.docx

What do fungi spores do?

Fungi spores are the fastest thing on the planet.

What is the primary cell wall structure in fungi?

The cell walls of fungi are composed of chitin.

Which group of fungi is known for its symbiotic relationship with plants?

Glomeromycota, which forms mycorrhizae.

What is the main economic importance of fungi?

Fungi break down dead organisms, are used to make food and drinks, and produce drugs and chemicals.

What are the two main types of plant systems in plant structure?

Root system and shoot system.

What tissue system functions in photosynthesis and storage in plants?

Ground tissue.

What is the vascular tissue system responsible for?

Conducting water, minerals, and sugars.

In which part of the plant does primary growth occur?

Primary growth occurs at the apical meristems.

What is the gametophyte generation's structure in mosses?

The green gametophyte is dominant with the sporophyte dependent on it.

What type of reproduction do fern gametophytes perform?

Fern gametophytes reproduce sexually and asexually.

What are microphylls and megaphylls?

Microphylls have one vein, while megaphylls have many veins.

What is the role of stomata in epidermal tissue?

Stomata facilitate gas exchange within the plant.

What is the difference between indeterminate and determinate growth?

Indeterminate growth continues to grow throughout the plant's life, while determinate growth stops at a certain point.

What structures are produced during the alternation of generations in plants?

Spores (n), gametophytes, zygote (2n), and sporophyte.

What is the advantage of vascular tissues in seedless vascular plants?

Vascular tissues allow plants to grow upward and outward.

Which type of fungi produces basidiospores?

Basidiomycota, which includes mushrooms.