Chapter 26 + 30: Angiosperms Flashcards
1
Q
What are the basal groups in the phylum angiosperm? (2)
A
Water Lillies + Amborella
2
Q
What are the critical crop plants in the phylum angiosperm? (2)
A
Monocots + Eudicots
3
Q
What is double fertilization?
A
the male gametophyte produces 2 sperm cells, 1 fertilizers the egg and 1 combines with 2 haploid nuclei in the female gametophyte –> creates a triploid
4
Q
What are male gametophytes?
A
pollen
5
Q
What are female gametophytes?
A
the “embryo sac” develops into flower
6
Q
Are there both sexes on the same flower?
A
Yes!
7
Q
What do ovary develop into?
A
A fruit that surrounds the seed
