Biology #flipclass Introduction to Plants #bioHWHL
Channel: Scott Patterson
Date: 2014-04-14

Just a quick introduction to plants, and their adaptations for land. 

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Introduction to Plants Focus Questions
1. Why did Mr. P take off his glasses? (1pt)
2. What two methods to plants have for reproduction? Which method do they prefer? (2pts)
3. What are the two main plant generations? What type of reproductive/propagative cell(s) are made by each generation? (4pts)
4. How much DNA is found in each generation in the plant life cycle? What is the special name for the plant life cycle? (3pts)
5. Fill in the blanks in these sentences:
a. The gametophyte generation performs ____________________ to make _______________. 
b. The sporophyte generation performs ____________________ to make _______________. 
6. What is the name of the process that plants perform to make their own energy? (1pt)
7. What is the name of the process that plants perform to make their own food? (1pt)
8. What are some of the adaptations required for plants to survive on land? (4pts)
9. What is the cuticle? Where is it found? (2pts)
10. What controls if the guard cells are open or closed? Describe the amount of water needed to open or close the stomata. (3pts)