A student is studying a gray pine (conifer/gymnosperms), an apple tree and an avocado tree. After conducting research about them she discovers some similarities and differences between them. What are some of the differences and similarities she probably discovered? (Hints: think about how they reproduce, complete this question after watching the video.)
Some differences that the student may have discovered include:
1. Reproduction method: Gray pine and apple tree reproduce thual reproduction, while avocado tree can reproduce through both sexual and asexual reproduction.
2. Fruit type: Gray pine produces cones as its fruit, apple tree produces apples, and avocado tree produces avocados.
3. Growth habit: Gray pine and apple tree are both deciduous, losing their leaves during certain seasons, while avocado tree is evergreen, retaining its leaves year-round.
4. Native habitat: Gray pine is native to Western North America, apple tree is native to Central Asia, and avocado tree is native to South Central Mexico.
Some similarities that the student may have discovered include:
1. Classification: All three trees belong to the plant kingdom, specifically the division Gymnosperms for gray pine and the division Angiosperms for apple tree and avocado tree.
2. Leaf structure: All three trees have needle-like or elongated leaves, although the specific shapes and sizes may vary.
3. Photosynthesis: All three trees undergo photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy through their leaves.
4. Growth pattern: All three trees exhibit primary growth, with new cells being produced at the tips of their shoots and roots, allowing them to grow taller and extend their root systems.