Plant Evolution Review

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What group of plants produces seeds but not flowers?

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Gynosperms

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What are 'true plants' primarily characterized by?

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Containing chloroplasts

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True or False: Many plant species can be both male and female.

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True

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What are the two main groups of plants?

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Vascular and nonvascular

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Why is a plant considered a vascular plant?

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It has a stem that can carry water and nutrients.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy.

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What are angiosperms?

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Plants that produce flowers and seeds.

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What are the main characteristics of gymnosperms?

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They produce seeds but not flowers, and their seeds are often exposed.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plants?

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They are the sites of photosynthesis, allowing plants to convert sunlight into energy.

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What is the difference between vascular and nonvascular plants?

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Vascular plants have specialized tissues for transporting water and nutrients, while nonvascular plants do not.