The Higher Plant Type That Carries Its Seeds in Cones

question 38

Multiple Choice

The higher plant type that carries its seeds in cones is the ________.

• A) bryophyte
• B) pteridophyte
• C) xerophyte
• D) angiosperm
• E) gymnosperm

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Definitions:

Ammonium

A positively charged ion (NH4+) formed by the addition of a hydrogen ion to ammonia, important in nitrogen metabolism.

Nitrate

A polyatomic ion with the chemical formula NO3-, commonly found in fertilizers and an essential nutrient for plant growth.

Plants

Multicellular organisms that typically produce their own food through photosynthesis and have cell walls made of cellulose.

Uptake

The absorption or intake of substances by the cells or biological membranes.