Chapter 12

Angiosperms and gymnosperms differ from each other in that: angiosperms

tend to rely on animal pollinators, whereas gymnosperms tend to rely on wind
pollination.
Anthers and stigmas can be found on: angiosperms.
Based on the fact that a watermelon contains many seeds, what can be
inferred about a normal flower of a watermelon plant? It contains a large
number of ovules.
Currently the _____ are the dominant form of plants. Angiosperms
Double fertilization" in angiosperms refers to: the fusion of a sperm cell with
the egg, and another with two endosperm nuclei.
Gymnosperms can have: Both the first and third choices are correct.
In terms of their adaptation to living on land, how are reptiles similar to
the seed plants? The third and fourth choices are correct.
In terms of their adaptation to living on land, how are reptiles similar to
the seed plants? The third and fourth choices are correct.
In which of the following ways do fungi benefit plants? Fungi transport
phosphorus and nitrogen from the soil to the cells of the plant roots.
In which part of a flower do both meiosis and fertilization occur? Ovule
Mosses and ferns differ in their reproductive strategies from
gymnosperms and angiosperms in which of the following ways? Mosses and
ferns rely on liquid water for fertilization, whereas angiosperms and gymnosperms
do not need liquid water for fertilization.
The evolution of seeds corresponded with the evolution of: pollen.
The fruit we refer to as an apple is actually a reproductive outgrowth that
is derived from many flower parts. If you had to reconstruct which
portions of the flower formed which part of the apple, which of the
following choices would NOT be true? All of the above are actually true.
The pollen-producing structure in an angiosperm flower is called the:
anther.
The sperm cells in a pollen grain can serve different purposes. Which of
the following could NOT happen to a sperm cell in nature? A sperm cell
divides to form a structure that is stored for food.
These organisms are the size of a pinhead and only one-cell layer thick.
They are believed to be the closest relative of plants. What are they
called? Coleochaetes
Unlike the seedless plants, seed plants: are not dependent on water for
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What "new" evolutionary innovation is seen in conifers that is absent in
more primitive plants? None of the above.
What is the one most obvious difference between the gymnosperms and
angiosperms? The gymnosperms don't form flowers, whereas the angiosperms do
form flowers.
When a seed breaks its dormancy and begins to grow and develop again,
it enters into a state of: germination.
When a seed breaks its dormancy and begins to grow and develop again,
it enters into a state of: germination.
Which of the following best explains the following statement: "Algae are
not plants"? This statement is true; algae only live directly in water or on very
moist land surfaces and, therefore, are not plants.
Which of the following characteristics do most plants share with land
animals? an embryo that develops within a protected environment
Which of the following characteristics do most plants share with land
animals? an embryo that develops within a protected environment
Which of the following correctly orders the parts of a flower from the
outside towards the inside? sepals, petals, stamens, carpel
Which of the following correctly orders the sequence of events in the life
cycle of a gymnosperm? male cones release pollen, pollen grains release sperm,
fertilization, female cones release seeds
Which of the following is a likely way in which plants increase dispersal of
their seeds? All of the above.
Which of the following is characteristic of gymnosperms? They are windpollinated.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that all fungi share? The
spores of fungi have flagella.
Which of the following is NOT a fungus? the photosynthetic part of a lichen
Which of the following is NOT a method used in the wild by angiosperms
to attract animal pollinators to their flowers? All of the above are methods
that angiosperms use to attract animal pollinators.
Which of the following is NOT one of the modern classifications of
gymnosperms? All of the above are modern classifications of gymnosperms.
Which of the following is TRUE about seed plants? None of the above.
Which of the following is TRUE about the endosperm? All of the above.
Which of the following reasons explains why conifers are the longest-lived
trees? None of the above.

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Which of the following statements about male and female cones is TRUE?
A female cone contains ovules on the protruding scales; a male cone releases pollen
grains that are dispersed via wind.
Which of the following substances is INCORRECTLY matched to its use in
plants? None of the above.
Which of the modern gymnosperms is the most abundant? the conifers
Which one of the following is a key challenge of stationary living? All of the
above are key challenges of stationary living.
Why do insectivorous plants trap insects? in order to gain more nitrogen
You are taking a hike down a forest trail and see the familiar sight of a
mushroom on the ground. This visible portion of a fungal body is the
structure also referred to as the: fruiting body.