FLASHCARDS: Plant and Animal Test Review (S1 and S2)

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Animal classification

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Vertebrate, Invertebrate

Answer explanation

Animals are classified into two main groups: vertebrates, which have a backbone, and invertebrates, which do not. This classification is fundamental in biology, making 'vertebrate, invertebrate' the correct choice.

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Plant classification: vascular or non-vascular

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Vascular, non-vascular

Answer explanation

Plants are classified as vascular or non-vascular based on the presence of specialized tissues for water and nutrient transport. Vascular plants have these tissues, while non-vascular plants do not.

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Vascular plants: water transport

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roots to leaves

Answer explanation

Vascular plants transport water from their roots, where it is absorbed, to their leaves, where it is used for photosynthesis. Therefore, the correct answer is 'roots, leaves'.

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Non-vascular plants water absorption

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Soaking it up like a sponge

Answer explanation

Non-vascular plants lack tubes for water transport, so they absorb water directly from their surroundings, effectively soaking it up like a sponge. This method allows them to thrive in moist environments.

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Fungi (decomposer) food source

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dead plants and animals

Answer explanation

Fungi are decomposers that obtain their nutrients by breaking down dead plants and animals. Therefore, the correct answer is 'dead', as they feed on organic matter that has already decayed.

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Plants that reproduce through _______ and cones

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seeds

Answer explanation

Plants that reproduce through seeds and cones require pollination for fertilization. Bees, bats, and wind are common pollinators that facilitate this process, making 'seeds' the correct choice.

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Plants that reproduce without seeds or cones

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spores

Answer explanation

Plants that do not reproduce through seeds and cones, such as ferns and mosses, reproduce through spores. Spores are asexual reproductive units that can develop into a new organism without fertilization.

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Do spore producing plants need bees?

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No

Answer explanation

Spore-producing plants, like ferns and mosses, reproduce via spores rather than pollen. They do not rely on bees or other pollinators for reproduction, making the correct answer 'No'.

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All plants are vascular?

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False

Answer explanation

Not all plants are vascular. Non-vascular plants, such as mosses and liverworts, lack the specialized tissues (xylem and phloem) that transport water and nutrients, making the statement false.

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A shark is an invertebrate

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False

Answer explanation

The statement is false. Sharks are actually vertebrates, as they possess a backbone made of cartilage. Therefore, the correct answer is False.