Classification Unit Test
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Question
Ferns and pine trees can be classified as different organisms from each other based on whether they have(1 point)
Responses
a nonvascular system.
a nonvascular system.
a vascular system.
a vascular system.
flowers.
flowers.
seeds..
seeds.
Which characteristic do all owl families share?(1 point)
Responses
heart-shaped faces
heart-shaped faces
nighttime hunting
nighttime hunting
small eyes
small eyes
large body size.
nighttime hunting
Ferns and pine trees can be classified as different organisms from each other based on whether they have a vascular system.
To determine whether ferns and pine trees can be classified as different organisms based on whether they have a nonvascular or vascular system, we need to understand the characteristics of these two types of systems.
A nonvascular system, also known as a bryophyte system, refers to organisms that do not have specialized tissues for the transport of water and nutrients. They rely on diffusion for these processes. Examples of nonvascular plants include mosses and liverworts.
On the other hand, a vascular system refers to organisms that have specialized tissues called xylem and phloem, which allow the transport of water, nutrients, and sugars. These tissues enable plants to grow taller and have more complex structures. Examples of vascular plants include ferns, pine trees, and flowering plants.
Now, looking at the available options:
1. "a nonvascular system" is incorrect because both ferns and pine trees have a vascular system.
2. "a vascular system" is correct because both ferns and pine trees have a vascular system. This would be the correct classification for both organisms based on this criterion.
3. "flowers" is incorrect because ferns do not produce flowers. However, pine trees do produce cones, which are reproductive structures.
4. "seeds" is incorrect because ferns reproduce through spores, not seeds. On the other hand, pine trees do produce seeds.
Therefore, the correct answer is "a vascular system." Both ferns and pine trees have a vascular system, which classifies them as similar organisms in this aspect.