Kingdom Plantae


Organisms characterized by the following features
    1. All multicellular
    2. All Photosynthetic
    3. All possess cell walls (containing cellulose & Lignin)
Divided into 5 basic types
    1. Modern Algae
    2. Bryophytes (Mosses etc…)
    3. Club mosses
    4. Ferns
    5. Gymnosperms (conifers etc,,,)
    6. Angiosperms (Flowering plants)

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Plants clearly defined alternation of generations (part diploid, part haploid)
    • Haploid Phase is called Gametophyte Generation
    • Produces haploid gametes through mitosis
    • Diploid phase is called Sporophyte generation
    • Produce haploid spores through meiosis
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