Asked by Akakhel Zalmai on Apr 27, 2024
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ferns
A) have rhizoids, cuticle, and protected embryo sporophyte; no xylem
B) produce fruit
C) nonseed-bearing, heart-shaped gametophytes; spore-bearing leaves with sori
D) Lycopodium; cone-bearing sporophyte; free-living gametophyte
E) gymnosperm; only one species left
F) pine and redwood; mostly evergreen
G) confined to tropics or warm, temperate zones; resemble squat cone-bearing palm trees
H) flowering plant with two seed leaves
I) flowering plant with only one seed leaf
Ferns
A group of non-flowering plants that reproduce via spores, featuring large leaves and lacking seeds and flowers.
Rhizoids
Thin, root-like structures found in non-vascular plants, fungi, and some protists, serving primarily for attachment and in some cases, absorption.
Sporophyte
The diploid, spore-producing phase of plants and algae that undergo alternation of generations, in contrast to the haploid gametophyte phase.
- Comprehend the fundamental categorization and traits of diverse plant classifications.
Verified Answer
CB
CAMBRY BATESMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Ferns are characterized by nonseed-bearing, heart-shaped gametophytes and spore-bearing leaves that often have clusters of spores called sori.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the fundamental categorization and traits of diverse plant classifications.