kindom plantae review Flashcards
based on the way they obtain food, plants are…
autrophic multicellular organisms
plant cells have unique organells
- chloroplasts
- central vacuole
- cellulose
ancestors of plants are..
algae
plants invaded land with help of fungi, their relationship is called..
mycorrhizae
adaptations for maintaining moisture within cells
cuticle and stomata
plants can reproduce…
sexually and asexually
plants’ evolution of sexual reproduction gradually…
adapted to living on land
first plants and ferns ___ water for their sexual reproduction
need
more evolutionary advanced plants use ____
wind and pollination
more advanced plants developed vascular tissues that..
transport water, nutrients and provide structural support
two types of vascular tissues are
- xylem conducts water and minerals from the roots
- phloem conducts carbohydrates throughout the plant
in more advanced vascular plants sporophytes in the __ generation
dominant
gymnosperms were the first plants that developed __
seeds
the advantages of seeds are….
- can survive in harsh conditions
- development of embryo is delayed & synchronized with seasons
- store food for the plant embryo
angiosperms developed ______
flowers and fruits