Moss, Ferns, Gymnosperms Flashcards
1
Q
Alternation of Generations
A
Alternating between haploid and diploid phases
2
Q
Sporophyte
A
Diploid, Produces spore by meiosis
3
Q
Gametophyte
A
Haploid, Zygote form becomes the spore-forming sporophyte
4
Q
Spore
A
The other option besides seeds
5
Q
Phylum Bryophyta
A
Moss
6
Q
Phylum Pteridophyta
A
Ferns and Horsetails
7
Q
Moss
(Dominant Generation)
(Haploid Generation)
(Diploid Generation)
A
Gametophyte
Gametophyte
Sporophyte
8
Q
Fern
(Dominant Generation)
(Haploid Generation)
(Diploid Generation)
A
Sporophyrte
Gametophyte
Sporophyte
9
Q
Cycadophyta
(Example)
(Number of Species)
(Endangered?)
A
Cycads
320
All Species
10
Q
Ginkophyta
(Example)
(Number of Species)
(Endangered?)
A
Ginkgo
1
All Species
11
Q
Conifera
(Example)
(Number of Species)
(Endangered?)
A
Conifers
630
A Few Species
