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Study guide for Ch 17.1-17.14 test //
Plants
- when did the first land plant evolve? what did it evolve from?
- what are the FOUR special adaptations that had to be made for life on land?
- define: gametophyte, sporophyte, haploid, diploid.
- what's the difference between a NONVASCULAR and a VASCULAR plant? give three examples for each.
- the vascular plants are divided into three main groups: ferns, angiosperms and gymnosperms. What are the characteristics of each of these groups? Give three examples for each.
- what is the function of XYLEM and PHLOEM? what type of cells are each composed of?
- what is a cotyledon? compare and contrast the characteristics of DICOTS and MONOCOTS; list three examples for each.
- draw and label the parts of a flower - indicate sterile, female and male parts
- what is the function of a FRUIT? a SEED?
- know info from "Plant Stations Lab"

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