28. Plants

Which of the following lists of features characterizes eudicots?

In a typical conifer, how long does it take for fertilization to occur after pollination?

The diploid generation of the plant life cycle always __________.

Which types of angiosperms would most likely be wind-pollinated rather than animal-pollinated?

The vast majority of angiosperms with two cotyledons formerly classified as __________ are now classified as __________.

Like gymnosperms, many grasses and angiosperm trees are wind-pollinated. To conserve energy, these angiosperms do not produce complete flowers (complete flowers have all four of the basic parts). Which part would be unnecessary for wind-pollinated angiosperms?

The portion of a flower that receives the pollen is the __________.

In gymnosperms, the seed coat develops from the integument. In angiosperms, the seed coat develops from the __________.

During pollination, pollen grains are transferred from the __________ to the __________.

A pea pod is formed from __________. A pea inside the pod is formed from __________.

After fertilization, the __________ develops into a seed, and the __________ develops into a fruit.

Which of the following best describes the function of fruits?

A plant is said to be cross-pollinated if __________.

The triploid nucleus of the embryo sac develops into the __________.

The pollen tube releases two sperm cells into the embryo sac. The result of this is the __________.