Angiosperm

The video discusses the characteristics of flowering plants, highlighting their enclosed seeds within fleshy fruits, unlike gymnosperms. It emphasizes the diversity of flowering plants, which are the most varied group of plants on Earth. The video also covers the evolutionary divergence of flowering plants from gymnosperms, such as ginkgo and conifers, approximately 200 to 240 million years ago.

What is a key feature of flowering plants that differentiates them from gymnosperms?

• They have needle-like leaves.

• They are mostly found in aquatic environments.

• Their seeds are enclosed in a fleshy fruit.

• They produce cones.

What is the primary difference in seed structure between flowering plants and gymnosperms?

• Gymnosperms have seeds in flowers.

• Flowering plants have seeds enclosed in fruits.

• Gymnosperms have seeds enclosed in fruits.

• Flowering plants have seeds in cones.

Which group of plants is considered the most diverse on Earth?

• Gymnosperms

• Mosses

• Ferns

• Flowering plants

Approximately how many million years ago did flowering plants diverge from gymnosperms?

• 300 to 350 million years ago

• 200 to 240 million years ago

• 100 to 150 million years ago

• 50 to 100 million years ago

Which of the following is an example of a gymnosperm?

• Lily

• Sunflower

• Ginkgo

• Rose