BIOL 1120: General Biology II
Outline for Test on Plants
1. list general characteristics of the plant kingdom
2. describe the structure of plant cells and the differences between
plant cells and animal cells
3. explain alternation of generations
4. know the various plant divisions and examples of each
5. compare/contrast each plant division with respect to each of the
following: dominant generation, vascular/non-vascular, reproduction
(swimming sperm or pollen), seed/non-seed, etc.
6. explain the difference between a vascular plant and a non-vascular
plant (which plants are each)
7. know which 2 plant divisions require water for reproduction and reasons
why
8. know which plant divisions produce seeds
9. know the purpose of seeds and their structure
10. explain the difference between pollination and fertilization (which comes
first)
11. describe the differences between monocots and dicots, and know
which plant division is divided in this way
12. list the 3 vegetative organs of vascular plants and explain the detailed
structure and functions of each
13. know the parts of a flower and its function
14. explain the difference between a complete and incomplete flower
15. explain the difference between a perfect and imperfect flower
16. describe the various methods of pollination
17. describe the process of fertilization (where it occurs and what happens)
18. explain how seeds and fruits form
19. know the purpose of a fruit and be familiar with the major types of fruits
20. describe the various methods of seed dispersal
21. list the 3 types of plant tissues, give examples of each, and explain the
structure and function of each
22. explain the scientific differences between "bark" and "wood"
23. list and describe the 2 main types of vascular tissue and give the function
of each
24. explain the difference between primary and secondary growth in plants
25. explain the difference between parallel, pinnate, and palmate venation
and between simple and compound leaves
26. list the reactants and products for photosynthesis