Unit 3 Spermatophyta Flashcards

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1
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Plants with naked seeds are called

A

Gymnosperms

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2
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Which is the dominant generation in spermatophytes

A

Sporophyte

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3
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Sporophyte of spermatophytes are

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Heterosporous

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4
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Microspore ________ and megaspore ______

A

Pollen grain
The embryo sac

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5
Q

The fertilised ovule forms

A

Seed

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6
Q

Male gametes are conveyed to the ovule by

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Pollen tube

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7
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Firs, pines, yews spruces and redwood are examples of

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Gymnospermae

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8
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The seed of gymnosperms lies on specialised leaf called

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Ovuliferous scale

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9
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Xylem of gymnosperms is made of

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Tracheids thereby producing soft wood

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10
Q

______ is commonly grown in nigeria for electric poles and furniture

A

Pinus sp

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11
Q

The dominant plants of the world today are

A

Angiospermae/anthophyta

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12
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Unique features of angoisperms are

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Flower and fruit

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13
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The fruit develops from

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The ovary of a flower

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14
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Seeds develop from

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Fertilised ovule

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15
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Floral leaves include

A

Sepals, petals, stamens amd carpels

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16
Q

Based on number of seed leaves, angiosperms are divided into

A

Monocotyledons
Dicotyledons

17
Q

Vascular cambium gives rise to _____ growth

A

Secondary growth

18
Q

________ have the largest underground gametophyte

A

Psilophytes

19
Q

Development of cuticle prevents

A

Excess loss of water

20
Q

Root system aids

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Anchorage and efficient absorption