BIOL 211 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Fern Ally, Vascular Plant, Sporophyte

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Sporophyte (2n) is larger and more complex in vascular systems. Gametophyte (n) that is greatly reduced in size. A trend that continues in gymnosperms and angiosperms. Branching allowed for more complex bodies, multiple sporangia per individual plant. Unbranched sporophytes that are dependent on the gametophyte. Transition from gametophyte-dominant life cycle to a sporophyte-dominant life cycle (all plants with vascular tissue have a sporophyte-dominant life cycle: vascular tissues (xylem and phloem) that transport water and food. Conducts sugars and organic compounds: presence of true roots, stems, and leaves (all possess vascular tissues) Roots: anchor plant, enable absorption of water and nutrients from the soil. Stems: contain vascular tissue and produce leaves and sporangia. Leaves: increase surface area to capture more solar energy (vary in size and complexity: adaptations for stable internal water content. Waxy cuticle on most surfaces of vascular plant sporophytes. Cutin found in cuticle that helps prevent pathogen attacks.

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