Exam #2

Question 1

How are Angiosperms unique?

Answer 1

They pair reproductive and sterile structures into a single unit - Flower -

Question 2

Where are Microsporophylls?

Answer 2

Stamen

Question 3

Define Microsporophyll

Answer 3

Modified leaf containing one or more microsporangia

Question 4

Define microsporanguim

Answer 4

Spore producing structure which bears microspores

Question 5

Define Microspore

Answer 5

Male spore that gives rise to the male gametophyte

Question 6

Define Gametophyte

Answer 6

Haploid (1n) generation of a plant

Question 7

Where are Megasporophylls?

Answer 7

Carpels

Question 8

Define Megasporophyll

Answer 8

Modified leaf whc

Question 9

Define Megasporophyll

Answer 9

Modified leaf which bears one or more megasporangia

Question 10

Define Megasporoangium

Answer 10

A spore producing structure which bears megaspores

Question 11

Define Megaspore

Answer 11

Female spore which will give rise to the female gametophyte

Question 12

Define Gametophyte

Answer 12

Haploid (1n) generation of a plant

Question 13

Define Angiosperm

Answer 13

Covered seed

Question 14

Where is the pollen receptacle and what is it called?

Answer 14

The opening in the ovule called the micropyle

Question 15

Name the 3 parts of the carpels and their function

Answer 15

Stigma- Receives Pollen
Style- Slender connecting tube
Ovary- Contains one or more ovules

Question 16

2 Parts of the ovule

Answer 16

Nucellus- megasporangium tissue

Integuments- one or more layers of tissue covering the ovule

Question 17

Define Megasporocyte

Answer 17

Megaspore mother cell