Plant Groups
What are the two major groups of seed plants?
Gymnosperms and angiosperms
What does “gymnosperm” mean?
“Naked seed”
What is another name for flowering plants?
Angiosperms
How many seed leaves does a monocot have?
one
What is an annual plant?
Completes its life cycle in one growing season
What is a plant that produces seeds but no flowers?
Gymnosperm
Name one common gymnosperm.
Pine tree (also acceptable: spruce, fir, cedar, etc.)
Name one angiosperm.
Examples include roses, beans, corn, apples, and sunflowers
twHow many seed leaves does a dicot have?
two
What is a biennial plant?
Usually completes its life cycle over two growing seasons
What group of plants produces flowers and fruits?
Angiosperms
Are pine trees gymnosperms or angiosperms?
Gymnosperm
What structure protects an angiosperm seed?
An ovary develops into a fruit that encloses the seeds
Is corn a monocot or dicot?
Monocot
What is a perennial plant?
Lives and reproduces for three or more years
What is the main difference between seed-producing gymnosperms and angiosperms?
Gymnosperms have “naked” seeds, while angiosperm seeds are enclosed within structures such as fruits.
Where are gymnosperm seeds typically found?
Typically exposed on scales or other structures rather than enclosed in a fruit
Why are fruits important to many angiosperms?
Fruits can help protect seeds and aid in seed dispersal
Give one difference between monocots and dicots
Monocots have one cotyledon; dicots have two. Other differences include leaf-vein patterns and flower-part numbers.
Compare the life cycles of annuals, biennials, and perennials.
Annuals complete their cycle in one year, biennials generally take two years, and perennials live for multiple years.