TERMS: PLANT DIVERSIT
Fallace : no true roots, stems or leaves, an undifferentiated mass of
cell
Gametophyte: plant generation that reproduces sexually by means
of gametes (introduces genetic variation
Sporophyte: plant generation that reproduces asexually by means of
spores (no genetic value
Rhizoid: multicellular, ‘root like’ structures for anchorage and
releases enzymes to break down the substrat
Sporangium: structures in which spores are produce
Trachid: Primitive xylem vessel/cell with tapered ends, found in
gymnosperm
Spore: Asexual reproductive cel
Seed: Embryo, surrounded by food (cotyledon) and a protective coa
Gymnosperm: Produces seeds which are ‘naked
Angiosperm: produces seeds which are ‘covered’ (protected by fruit
Rhizome: horizontal underground stem
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Fallace : no true roots, stems or leaves, an undifferentiated mass of
cell
Gametophyte: plant generation that reproduces sexually by means
of gametes (introduces genetic variation
Sporophyte: plant generation that reproduces asexually by means of
spores (no genetic value
Rhizoid: multicellular, ‘root like’ structures for anchorage and
releases enzymes to break down the substrat
Sporangium: structures in which spores are produce
Trachid: Primitive xylem vessel/cell with tapered ends, found in
gymnosperm
Spore: Asexual reproductive cel
Seed: Embryo, surrounded by food (cotyledon) and a protective coa
Gymnosperm: Produces seeds which are ‘naked
Angiosperm: produces seeds which are ‘covered’ (protected by fruit
Rhizome: horizontal underground stem
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