2.
Ferns have roots, stems, and leaves just like seed plants. Why are they classified separately? (1 point)
Their leaves are compound and feathery.
They produce cones to reproduce.
Their roots are only shallow rhizomes.
They produce spores instead of seeds.
3.
The first plants to grow in new environments are usually ____. (1 point)
ferns and horsetails
grasses
liverworts and mosses
mosses and ferns
4.
Roots have all of the following functions EXCEPT to ______. (1 point)
anchor the plant
absorb water
store food
make food
5.
Nonvascular plants get water and nutrients through ____. (1 point)
leaf stomata
cell absorption
rhizoids
vascular tissue
My answers:
2. They produce spores instead of seeds.
3. mosses and ferns
4. store food
5. cell absorption
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2. The reason ferns are classified separately from seed plants is because they have specific characteristics that distinguish them. One of these characteristics is that ferns produce spores instead of seeds. While seed plants reproduce through seeds, ferns reproduce by dispersing spores. This fundamental difference in their reproductive structures is a key factor in their separate classification.
3. The first plants to grow in new environments are usually mosses and ferns. Mosses and ferns are known as pioneer plants because they are able to colonize and establish themselves in harsh or challenging conditions. They have adaptations that allow them to survive in environments with limited resources, such as barren landscapes or disturbed areas. Their ability to grow and reproduce in such conditions makes them one of the first plant groups to establish themselves in new environments.
4. Roots have multiple functions, but one function they do not have is the ability to make food. Roots primarily anchor the plant in the soil, providing stability and support. They also absorb water and nutrients from the soil, which are essential for the plant's growth and survival. Additionally, roots can store excess food produced by the plant for later use. However, the process of photosynthesis, which is responsible for making food, occurs primarily in the leaves of the plant, not in the roots.
5. Nonvascular plants obtain water and nutrients through cell absorption. Unlike vascular plants, which have specialized tissues called xylem and phloem to transport water and nutrients, nonvascular plants do not have these structures. Instead, they rely on direct absorption of water and nutrients through their cells. Nonvascular plants, such as mosses and liverworts, have simple leaf-like structures called rhizoids that help to anchor them to surfaces and absorb water and nutrients from their surroundings.
4. make food
Roots do store food. An example is a potato. We eat the root, not the plant.