Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Plants

plants studyguide stuff

QuestionAnswer
Which direction are sugars transported by the vascular system? Up and Down
List four types of seed dispersal. Water, Wind, Insect, Animal Internal, Animal External
What are the functions of the roots? absorb H2O and dissolves nutrients from moist soil
5.What happens to the seed when there is enough water, but not light? OMIT
6.What are two things the stem does? Transport water and sugars, holds stems and leaves
7. The first true plants were probably most similar to modern algae (BUT/OR our first plants closely related to mosses).
8. Seed plants do not rely on standing water to reproduce. They rely on what process? pollination
9. Seed plants whose seeds are not enclosed in fruit are called gymnosperms (gymnosperms, angiosperms, bryophytes)
10. What type of seed dispersal would a fleshy fruit have? Eaten and discarded by animals
11. How many seed leaves do dicots have? 2
12. Why did the first true plants need to live in watery environments? For reproductive purposes (CARRY SPERM TO THE EGG) AND to have water for absorption since they are non-vascular and have no roots for water absorption.
13. What would happen if you removed the cuticle from a plant's leaves? It would dry out and the plan would die
14. Name some examples of a nonvascular plant? Mosses
15. What is inside a seed? Plant embryo with food supply
16. Most gymnosperms produce eggs what (male pinecone, in the female pinecone)?
17. You are examining a flowering plant that has parallel veins and scattered vascular tissue. To which group does it most likely belong? (monocot or dicot) monocot
18. Suppose you are planting a garden. You want to plant only once and not have to replace plants every year or two. What types of plants should you use? biennials
19. The thin stalk that attaches a leaf to a stem is called a petiole
20. A single leaf is often determined by the presence of a ____ at the node. Bud
21. Seedless plants disperse to new areas using what form of dispersal? spores
22. Colorful fragrant flowers are most likely pollinated by what? animals
23. Pine trees each have two different kinds of cones. These are called what? Male pine cone and female pine cone
24. In scientific terms, a fruit is a flower's mature ovary
27. Pollination occurs when pollen meets what part of the flower? Female reproductive parts of the same plant species
Created by: morbidloner66
Popular Biology sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards