Plant Unit-quiz 1 Safari Intro

A person who studies plants is called a botanist. Botany is the scientific study of plants, including their structure, growth, reproduction, and classification. Botanists study various aspects of plants, such as their physiology, ecology, and genetics. They may also specialize in specific areas like plant taxonomy or plant pathology. The term "botanist" is widely recognized and used to refer to individuals who have expertise and knowledge in the field of plant science.

Plants produce their own food through the process of photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose (sugar) and oxygen. This process occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells, specifically in the chlorophyll pigment. Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and uses its energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose. Oxygen is released as a byproduct. This process is vital for plants as it provides them with the energy they need to grow and survive.

Moss plants grow close to the ground because they are nonvascular. This means that they lack specialized tissues for transporting water and nutrients throughout their bodies. As a result, they rely on direct absorption from their surroundings, such as the moisture found in the soil or air. Growing close to the ground allows them to have easy access to these moisture sources, ensuring their survival and growth.

The correct answer is "Can make their own food through photosynthesis" and "Can't move from place to place". These two characteristics classify an organism in the plant kingdom. Plants are capable of producing their own food through the process of photosynthesis, using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. Additionally, plants are sessile, meaning they are unable to move from one place to another. These traits are unique to plants and help differentiate them from other organisms.

Fungi are not classified in the plant kingdom because they cannot carry out photosynthesis. Unlike plants, fungi do not have chlorophyll or other pigments necessary for photosynthesis. Instead, they obtain nutrients by absorbing organic matter from their surroundings. This fundamental difference in their mode of obtaining energy and nutrients distinguishes fungi from plants and places them in a separate kingdom called Fungi.

Algae are not classified in the plant kingdom because they are unicellular and predominantly live in water. Unlike plants, which are multicellular organisms, algae consist of a single cell and do not have complex structures like roots, stems, or leaves. Additionally, algae do not have the ability to carry on photosynthesis, which is a defining characteristic of plants. Instead, they rely on sunlight and nutrients dissolved in water for their energy. Due to these differences, algae are classified in their own kingdom called Protista.

Moss plants are bryophytes. Bryophytes are a group of non-vascular plants that lack specialized tissues for transporting water and nutrients. Mosses belong to this group and are characterized by their small size, lack of true roots, and ability to absorb water and nutrients directly through their leaf-like structures. They also reproduce through spores rather than seeds. Therefore, moss plants are correctly classified as bryophytes.

Ferns make up the majority of the plants in the pteridophytes group. Pteridophytes are a group of vascular plants that reproduce and disperse through spores. They include ferns, horsetails, and clubmosses. Ferns are the most diverse group within the pteridophytes, with over 12,000 known species. They are characterized by their feathery leaves called fronds and their ability to thrive in moist environments. Unlike bryophytes, angiosperms, and gymnosperms, which have seeds, ferns rely on spores for reproduction. Therefore, pteridophytes are the correct group for ferns.

Bryophytes are non-vascular plants, meaning they lack specialized tissues for transporting water and nutrients. They reproduce by spores, which are small, single-celled structures that can develop into new individuals. Bryophytes do not produce seeds, either enclosed or naked. Therefore, the true statements about bryophytes are that they are non-vascular and reproduce by spores.

The correct answer is "vascular, spores". Pteridophytes are a group of plants that have vascular tissue, which allows them to transport water and nutrients throughout their bodies. They also reproduce through spores, which are small reproductive cells that can develop into new plants. This means that pteridophytes do not produce seeds, either enclosed or naked. Therefore, the true statements about pteridophytes are that they are vascular and reproduce through spores.

The correct answer is "vascular" and "seeds (enclosed)". Angiosperms are vascular plants, meaning they have specialized tissues for transporting water, nutrients, and sugars throughout the plant. They also produce seeds that are enclosed within a protective structure, such as a fruit. This distinguishes them from gymnosperms, which have "seeds (naked)" as their reproductive structures are not enclosed. The other options, "non vascular" and "spores", are not true statements about angiosperms.

Gymnosperms are a group of plants that have vascular tissue, which allows them to transport water and nutrients throughout their bodies. They also have seeds, but unlike angiosperms, the seeds of gymnosperms are not enclosed within a fruit. Instead, they are "naked" and exposed on the surface of cones or other structures. Therefore, the true statements about gymnosperms are that they are vascular and have seeds that are naked.

The plants that are classified as gymnosperms are pine tree, fir, and spruce. Gymnosperms are a group of plants that produce seeds without enclosed ovaries or fruits. They are characterized by their cones and needle-like or scale-like leaves. Rose bush, tulip, and cucumber are not gymnosperms as they belong to the angiosperms group, which produce seeds enclosed within fruits or flowers.

The correct answer is rose bush, tulip, and cucumber. These plants are classified as angiosperms because they produce flowers and fruits. Angiosperms are a group of plants that have seeds enclosed within an ovary, which develops into a fruit after fertilization. The rose bush and tulip produce flowers and fruits, while the cucumber produces flowers that develop into fruits. Therefore, these plants meet the criteria for being classified as angiosperms.

A bryophyte is a type of non-vascular plant that lacks true roots, stems, and leaves. Mosses are considered bryophytes because they do not have specialized tissues for conducting water and nutrients. They reproduce through spores and are typically found in moist environments. Tomato, algae, and fern are not classified as bryophytes because they have vascular tissues and more complex structures.

A pteridophyte is a type of plant that reproduces via spores and doesn't produce flowers or seeds. Moss, tomato, and algae do not fit this description as they reproduce through different methods and have different structures. However, ferns are pteridophytes as they reproduce through spores and do not produce flowers or seeds.