lecture 18 Flashcards

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1
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what is a seed?

A

a fertilized, mature ovule

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2
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where are seeds found?

A

in gymnosperms and angiosperms

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3
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what do seeds contain?

A

embryo, endosperm, and seed coat (in angiosperms)

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4
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what is the function of a seed?

A

protect and nourish the embryo

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5
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what is a fruit?

A

a mature ripened ovary

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6
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where are fruits found?

A

in angiosperms only

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what do fruits contain?

A

seeds

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what is the function of a fruit?

A

protect and disperse seeds

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9
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what is a vegetable?

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  • any part of the plant that is not reproductive/not from a flower
  • commonly refers to fresh edible portions of certain plants (roots, stems, leaves, bark, and even flowers)
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10
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what is the pericarp?

A

the mature ovary wall of a fruit, may be fleshy or dry at maturity

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