Plant Classification

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What is a vascular plant?

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A vascular plant is a type of plant that has specialized tissues (xylem and phloem) to transport water, nutrients, and food throughout the plant.

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How do seedless plants reproduce?

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Seedless plants reproduce by spores.

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What are flowering plants called?

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Flowering plants are called angiosperms.

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How do scientists classify plants?

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Scientists classify plants by how they reproduce, such as whether they produce seeds or spores.

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What is the function of a stem in vascular plants?

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The stem in vascular plants carries water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves and supports the plant.

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What are the two main types of seed plants?

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The two main types of seed plants are gymnosperms (non-flowering) and angiosperms (flowering).

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What is a gymnosperm?

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A gymnosperm is a type of seed plant that does not produce flowers or fruits; examples include pine trees.

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What is the role of leaves in plants?

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Leaves are the main sites for photosynthesis, where plants convert sunlight into energy.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to make their own food from carbon dioxide and water.

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What are non-vascular plants?

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Non-vascular plants are plants that do not have specialized tissues for transporting water and nutrients, such as mosses.