Question 1

In conifers, meiosis of diploid cells in an ovule produces ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​microspores
B)   ​pollen sacs
C)   ​pollination droplets
D)   ​pollen grains
E)   ​megasporesF) A) and E)
G) A) and D) E

Question 2

Choose the most appropriate response.​
-club mosses

Accepted Answer

A)  ​have rhizoids, cuticle, and protected embryo sporophyte
B)  ​one cotyledon
C)  ​non-seed-bearing, heart-shaped gametophytes; spore-bearing leaves with sori
D)  ​Lycopodium; cone-bearing sporophyte; free-living gametophyte
E)  ​only one species leftF) ​cypress and redwood; heterosporous; mostly evergreenG) ​confined to tropics or warm, temperate zones; resemble squat cone-bearing palm treesH) ​two cotyledonsI) ​Equisetum; homosporous; rhizomes present; aerial stems jointed; scouring rushesJ) ​have coevolved with pollinating vectorsK) A) and H)
L) D) and I) D

Question 3

The rapid expansion of angiosperms late in the Mesozoic era appears to be related to their coevolution with ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​dinosaurs
B)   ​gymnosperms
C)   ​insects
D)   ​mammals
E)   ​birdsF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

Features that contributed to success on land include a(n) __________ and __________ that minimize water loss.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Features that contributed to success on land...

Question 5

Answer the following questions in reference to the five divisions of vascular plants listed below.​
-In members of this group the gametophyte is the dominant generation.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​lycophytes
B)  ​bryophytes
C)  ​monocots
D)  ​conifers
E)  ​eudicotsF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Following Question refer to the above figure.
-In the accompanying figure, which of the following represents a multicellular, diploidreproductive stage?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​1
B)   ​2
C)   ​3
D)   ​4
E)   ​5F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Four of the following statements are true of xylem. Which one is the exception?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​conducts water up the plant
B)   ​conducts mineral ions up the plant
C)   ​connects with roots
D)   ​connects with leaves
E)   ​transports sugarsF) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 8

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is located on a ____ island.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Dutch
B)   ​Swiss
C)   ​Danish
D)   ​Swedish
E)   ​NorwegianF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

The ____ are tropical and subtropical gymnosperms that resemble palms.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​foxtails
B)   ​gingkoes
C)   ​gnetophytes
D)   ​cycads
E)   ​conifersF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Answer the following questions in reference to the five divisions of vascular plants listed below.​
-The giant club mosses of the Carboniferous period were members of this group.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​lycophytes
B)  ​bryophytes
C)  ​monocots
D)  ​conifers
E)  ​eudicotsF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

A significant event influencing the rapid evolution of plants on land after their initial appearance wasthe ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​increase of atmospheric oxygen
B)   ​reduction of ultraviolet radiation penetration through the atmosphere
C)   ​stabilization of global climates
D)   ​increase in soil nutrients
E)   ​merging of land massesF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Which would create a more acute dietary shortage for human beings: the loss of monocot crops or the loss of dicot crops?

Accepted Answer

​While the loss of either would be devastating, the loss of monocots would have the more immediate impact. Monocots represent our grass crops - wheat, rice, corn, oats, barley, and the like. These plants provide the majority of the calories for most of the people on the planet, not to mention food for many of the animals we cultivate. The loss of legumes, peas and lentils would be devastating from a protein perspective, but not as immediate as the loss of monocots.

Question 13

In seed plants, __________ allow reproduction without standing water.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In seed plants, __________ allow reproduction without...

Question 14

Choose the most appropriate response.​
-conifers

Accepted Answer

A)  ​have rhizoids, cuticle, and protected embryo sporophyte
B)  ​one cotyledon
C)  ​non-seed-bearing, heart-shaped gametophytes; spore-bearing leaves with sori
D)  ​Lycopodium; cone-bearing sporophyte; free-living gametophyte
E)  ​only one species leftF) ​cypress and redwood; heterosporous; mostly evergreenG) ​confined to tropics or warm, temperate zones; resemble squat cone-bearing palm treesH) ​two cotyledonsI) ​Equisetum; homosporous; rhizomes present; aerial stems jointed; scouring rushesJ) ​have coevolved with pollinating vectorsK) A) and C)
L) D) and H)

Question 15

The seed develops from the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​gametophyte
B)   ​ovary
C)   ​ovule
D)   ​pollen grain
E)   ​zygoteF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 16

Which statement concerning production of bryophyte reproductive cells is true?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Spores and gametes are produced by meiosis.
B)   ​Spores and gametes are produced by mitosis.
C)   ​Spores are produced by meiosis, whereas gametes are produced by mitosis.
D)   ​Spores are produced by mitosis, whereas gametes are produced by meiosis.
E)   ​Spores and gametes are both used for sexual reproduction.F) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

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Following Questions refer to the above figure.
-Which of the photographs in the above figure represents the bryophyte?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​A
B)   ​B
C)   ​C
D)   ​D
E)   both B and CF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

Features that contributed to success on land include a(n) __________ that protects spores.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Features that contributed to success on land...

Question 19

Answer the following questions in reference to the five divisions of vascular plants listed below.​
-Orchids are members of this division.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​lycophytes
B)  ​bryophytes
C)  ​monocots
D)  ​conifers
E)  ​eudicotsF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Which specialization evolved in land plants to allow for reproduction in dry conditions?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​xylem
B)   ​phloem
C)   ​stomata
D)   ​roots
E)   ​sporophyte dominanceF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Exam 22: The Land Plants

In conifers, meiosis of diploid cells in an ovule produces ____.

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Choose the most appropriate response. -club mosses

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The rapid expansion of angiosperms late in the Mesozoic era appears to be related to their coevolution with ____.

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Features that contributed to success on land include a(n) and that minimize water loss.

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Answer the following questions in reference to the five divisions of vascular plants listed below. -In members of this group the gametophyte is the dominant generation.

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Following Question refer to the above figure. -In the accompanying figure, which of the following represents a multicellular, diploidreproductive stage?

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Four of the following statements are true of xylem. Which one is the exception?

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The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is located on a ____ island.

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The ____ are tropical and subtropical gymnosperms that resemble palms.

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Answer the following questions in reference to the five divisions of vascular plants listed below. -The giant club mosses of the Carboniferous period were members of this group.

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A significant event influencing the rapid evolution of plants on land after their initial appearance wasthe ____.

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Which would create a more acute dietary shortage for human beings: the loss of monocot crops or the loss of dicot crops?

In seed plants, __________ allow reproduction without standing water.

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Choose the most appropriate response. -conifers

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The seed develops from the ____.

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Which statement concerning production of bryophyte reproductive cells is true?

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Following Questions refer to the above figure. -Which of the photographs in the above figure represents the bryophyte?

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Features that contributed to success on land include a(n) __________ that protects spores.

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Answer the following questions in reference to the five divisions of vascular plants listed below. -Orchids are members of this division.

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Which specialization evolved in land plants to allow for reproduction in dry conditions?

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Exam 22: The Land Plants

In conifers, meiosis of diploid cells in an ovule produces ____.

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Choose the most appropriate response.​ -club mosses

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The rapid expansion of angiosperms late in the Mesozoic era appears to be related to their coevolution with ____.

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Features that contributed to success on land include a(n) __________ and __________ that minimize water loss.

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Answer the following questions in reference to the five divisions of vascular plants listed below.​ -In members of this group the gametophyte is the dominant generation.

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Following Question refer to the above figure. -In the accompanying figure, which of the following represents a multicellular, diploidreproductive stage?​

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Four of the following statements are true of xylem. Which one is the exception?​

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The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is located on a ____ island.

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The ____ are tropical and subtropical gymnosperms that resemble palms.

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Answer the following questions in reference to the five divisions of vascular plants listed below.​ -The giant club mosses of the Carboniferous period were members of this group.

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A significant event influencing the rapid evolution of plants on land after their initial appearance wasthe ____.

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Which would create a more acute dietary shortage for human beings: the loss of monocot crops or the loss of dicot crops?

In seed plants, __________ allow reproduction without standing water.

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Choose the most appropriate response.​ -conifers

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The seed develops from the ____.

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Which statement concerning production of bryophyte reproductive cells is true?​

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​ Following Questions refer to the above figure. -Which of the photographs in the above figure represents the bryophyte?

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Features that contributed to success on land include a(n) __________ that protects spores.

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Answer the following questions in reference to the five divisions of vascular plants listed below.​ -Orchids are members of this division.

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Which specialization evolved in land plants to allow for reproduction in dry conditions?​

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Choose the most appropriate response. -club mosses

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Features that contributed to success on land include a(n) and that minimize water loss.

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Answer the following questions in reference to the five divisions of vascular plants listed below. -In members of this group the gametophyte is the dominant generation.

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Following Question refer to the above figure. -In the accompanying figure, which of the following represents a multicellular, diploidreproductive stage?

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Four of the following statements are true of xylem. Which one is the exception?

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Answer the following questions in reference to the five divisions of vascular plants listed below. -The giant club mosses of the Carboniferous period were members of this group.

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Choose the most appropriate response. -conifers

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Which statement concerning production of bryophyte reproductive cells is true?

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Following Questions refer to the above figure. -Which of the photographs in the above figure represents the bryophyte?

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Answer the following questions in reference to the five divisions of vascular plants listed below. -Orchids are members of this division.

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Which specialization evolved in land plants to allow for reproduction in dry conditions?

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