AP Biology (Mader), 11th Edition

Chapter 27: Flowering Plants: Reproduction

Pre-Test

1
All of the following describe gametophytes EXCEPT:
A)Haploid
B)Arise from spores
C)Produce flowers
D)Produce gametes
2
All of the following are true about the sporophyte in flowering plants EXCEPT:
A)Is diploid
B)Develops from either microspores or megaspores
C)Produces haploid spores
D)Is the dominant generation
3
In most flowering plants the pollen grain is transported by _____ to the stigma of the style.
A)water
B)soil
C)animals
D)microorganisms
4
Flowers are modified _____.
A)independent gametophytes
B)adventitious roots
C)stem tips bearing whorls of modified leaves
5
Which of the following is correctly matched?
A)Sepals – attract pollinators
B)Petals – protection of flower bud
C)Carpel – egg production
D)Anther – bears the flower
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