Seed Plants Flashcards
1
Q
Gymnosperm
A
Trees and shrubs that do not have flowers or fruits; seed is protected by a cone
2
Q
Sporophyte
A
The young embryo plant of a seed
3
Q
Angiosperm
A
Trees and shrubs that have flowers and seeds that are protected and produced by fruit
4
Q
Seed coat
A
Surrounds and protects the young plant
5
Q
Gametophytes of seed plants
A
Tiny; found in reproductive structures
6
Q
Most common type of plant today
A
Seed plants because they are spread by wind or animals
7
Q
Cotyledon
A
Seed leaves
8
Q
Monocot
A
Has one cotyledon: grass, onions, lilies
9
Q
The three parts of a seed
A
1) Sporophyte
2) Stored food in cotyledons
3) Seed coat
10
Q
Conifers
A
Means cone-bearing
11
Q
Dicot
A
Has two cotyledons: sunflowers, peanuts, peas
