AP Biology : Understanding Angiosperms
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Example Question #1 : Plant Reproduction
What is the female reproductive structure in angiosperms?
Pollen
Pistil
Petal
Stamen
Integument
Pistil
Angiosperms are flowering plants. They have both male and female reproductive organs.
The pistil is the female reproductive structure, and consists of three parts. The stigma is the sticky knob used to catch pollen. It is situated at the top of the style, while the ovary contains egg cells and is located below the style.
The stamen is the male reproductive structure, and consists of two parts. The anther produces pollen, and the filament helps in holding up the anther.
Example Question #1 : Understanding Angiosperms
Which of the following is a quality that distinguishes angiosperms from other plants?
Angiosperms are able to reproduce vegetatively
Angiosperms have true roots
Angiosperms produce spores
Angiosperms are able to survive in aquatic environments
Angiosperms have true flowers
Angiosperms have true flowers
The production of a true flower is one of the defining characteristics of an angiosperm. In fact, angiosperms are also called "flowering plants." Groups of plants that are not angiosperms (think ferns, ginkgos, or pine trees) can have roots and spores and are able to survive in aquatic environments and reproduce vegetative.
Example Question #2 : Understanding Angiosperms
Which of the following is not a difference between monocots and dicots?
Dicots can have secondary (radial, horizontal) growth whereas monocots cannot
The vascular bundle tissue of monocots is arranged in a ring whereas in dicots the vascular bundle tissue has no particular pattern
Dicots have a true flower whereas monocots do not
Monocot embryos have one cotyledon where dicot embryos' have two cotyledons
Monocot veins are parallel whereas dicot veins are branched
Dicots have a true flower whereas monocots do not
Both monocots and dicots are angiosperms which means that they both have true flowers. All of the other answer choices are true differences between monocots and dicots.
Example Question #2 : Understanding Angiosperms
Which of the following traits are specific to angiosperms?
Endosperm
All of these
Flowers
Fruit production
All of these
Angiosperms are a class of land plant that produces seeds. Angiosperms can be distinguished from gymnosperms by characteristics that include flowers, the presence of endosperm, and fruit production.
Example Question #3 : Understanding Angiosperms
Which of the following is true regarding seed development in angiosperms?
Seeds are "naked" and not enclosed in an ovary
They often exist in cone form
Seeds are enclosed within the ovary
Seeds develop on leaves or scales
Seeds are enclosed within the ovary
Angiosperm seeds are enclosed within ovaries, which prevent self-fertilization and allow for selective pollination.
Example Question #4 : Understanding Angiosperms
Which of the following is not a trait of angiosperms?
Reduced gametophyte stage
Endosperm
Unenclosed seeds
Flowering organs
Unenclosed seeds
Angiosperms have certain characteristics that distinguish them from gymnosperms including flowering organs, endosperm, and a reduced gametophyte stage. Additionally, angiosperms possess closed seeds that are surrounded by the ovary.
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