BOTA2000 Study Guide - Final Guide: Antheridium, Archegonium, Sporophyte

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Explain what is meant by alternation of heteromorphic generations" with specific reference to evolutionary developments from bryophytes to angiosperms. (10 marks) Alternation of generation is sexual life cycle of plants; gametophyte generation produces gametes by mitosis; gametes fuse to yield 2n zygotes; each develops into sporophyte (2n) which makes haploid spores (n) by meiosis. Heterosporous having both male and female spores; angiosperms: gametophyte generation exists inside sporophyte generation and depends entirely on it. Explain (using examples) the difference between monophyletic, paraphyletic and polyphyletic taxa. Why is it desirable to identify monophyletic groups? (10 marks) A group of taxa that consist of a common ancestor and all its descendants. A group of taxa that consists of a common ancestor and some but not all of its descendent. A group of taxa from two or more different ancestors. Use examples in your answer. seed plants: angiosperms and gymnosperms. Angiosperm structure specialized for sexual reproduction (wind or insects-color/structure)

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