Plant Classification & Plant Disorders Flashcard

Front

What does the 'K' in NPK stand for?

Back

Potassium

Front

What two groups does moss belong to?

Back

Nonvascular and spore-producing

Front

What type of plant is an angiosperm with one cotyledon and parallel veins?

Back

Monocot

Front

In what structure do gymnosperms usually produce seeds?

Back

Cones

Front

What type of plants are mosses, liverworts, and hornworts?

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Nonvascular plants

Front

What is the main difference between vascular and nonvascular plants?

Back

Vascular plants have specialized tissues for transporting water and nutrients, while nonvascular plants do not.

Front

What are the two main types of seed plants?

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Gymnosperms and angiosperms.

Front

What is a defining characteristic of gymnosperms?

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They produce seeds that are not enclosed in an ovary.

Front

What is a defining characteristic of angiosperms?

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They produce flowers and seeds enclosed in fruit.

Front

What is the role of spores in plant reproduction?

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Spores are a means of reproduction for nonvascular plants and some vascular plants, allowing them to spread and grow in new locations.