[Campbell Biology P.686] Which of the following are considered key adaptations that seed pla... | Practice Question

Which of the following are considered key adaptations that seed plants beyond nonvascular and seedless vascular plants have for life on land, as mentioned in Concept 30.1? Select all that apply

  • A: Reduced gametophytes
  • B: Homospory
  • C: Ovules
  • D: Dependence on water for fertilization
  • E: Pollen

Explanation

Concept 30.1 explicitly states that in addition to seeds, all seed plants have 'reduced gametophytes, heterospory, ovules, and pollen.' The question asks for key adaptations 'beyond' previous plant groups. Homospory is characteristic of more primitive plants like ferns, and seed plants are freed from water dependence for fertilization.