Osman Flashcards
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What are the two types of non-flowering plants?
Non-flowering plants are of two types: spore-bearing and seed-bearing.
Can you give examples of spore-bearing non-flowering plants?
Spore-bearing non-flowering plants are mosses and ferns.
What are examples of seed-bearing non-flowering plants?
Seed-bearing non-flowering plants are conifers.
What do mosses and ferns produce?
Mosses and ferns produce spores.
How do big trees differ from small plants in terms of stems?
Big trees have thick, very hard brown stems, while small plants have soft green stems.
What is chlorophyll?
Chlorophyll is a green pigment that helps in food preparation.
Can plants make food without chlorophyll?
Plants cannot make food in the absence of chlorophyll.
What are other functions of leaves besides food preparation?
Leaves remove excess water from a plant and exchange gases through stomata.