Give examples of plants in each of the gymnosperm phyla. Differentiate among them with respect to morphology and
reproductive characteristics. Which is the most diverse? Least diverse? What will be an ideal response?
Concepts to Consider: Phylum Coniferophyta, the pines and firs; phylum Cycadophyta, the
cycads; phylum Ginkgophyta, the ginkgo tree; and phylum Gnetophyta (Ephedra, Gnetum,
and Welwitschia). Conifers are the most diverse; ginkgos comprise a single species.
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A. Glucose B. Fatty acids C. Nucleic acids D. Amino acids
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A. origin of transfer B. T DNA C. relaxosome D. nucleoprotein
This molecule catalyzes covalent bond formation between fragments of DNA.
A. helicase B. ligase C. polymerase D. primase E. nuclease
A collection of related hypotheses that have been shown to be true after extensive testing can be collectively called a ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).