Open QuestionWhich of the following characteristics of plants is absent in their closest relatives, the charophyte algae?a. chlorophyll bb. cellulose in cell wallsc. sexual reproductiond. alternation of multicellular generations
Open QuestionIdentify the cloud seen in each photograph. Describe the life cycle events associated with each cloud.
Open QuestionThe appearance of cuticle and stomata correlated with what event in the evolution of green plants?a. the first upright growth formsb. the first woody tissuesc. growth on landd. the evolution of the first water-conducting tissues
Open QuestionWhy is chlorophyll green?a. It absorbs all wavelengths in the visible spectrum.b. It absorbs wavelengths only in the red portions of the spectrum (680–700 nm).c. It absorbs wavelengths only in the blue part of the visible spectrum (450–480 nm).d. It absorbs wavelengths in only the blue and red parts of the visible spectrum.
Open QuestionIn plants, which of the following are produced by meiosis?a. haploid gametesb. diploid gametesc. haploid sporesd. diploid spores
Open QuestionWhat is a pollen grain?a. male gametophyteb. female gametophytec. male sporophyted. sperm
Open QuestionEvaluate the following statements regarding seeds. Select True or False for each statement.T/FThey contain an embryo.T/FThey contain nutritive tissue for the embryo.T/FThey consist entirely of diploid cells.T/FThey are also referred to as spores.
Open QuestionAt what point in photosynthesis is the electromagnetic energy of light first converted into chemical energy?