DHS AP BIOLOGY
AP Biology
Chapter 38 Guided Reading Assignment
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1. Complete the diagram below outlining angiosperm reproduction.
2. What is the difference between complete and incomplete flowers?
3. Compare and contrast monoecious and dioecious plants.
4. Define the following words: a. Staminate
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5. Label the following diagram of the development of angiosperm gametophytes.
6. Why is self-incompatibility important to plant diversity?
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7. Use the following diagram to explain growth of the pollen tube and double fertilization.
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8. Use the following diagram to explain the development of a eudicot plant.
9. Define the following words: a. Seed Coat b. Hypocotyl c. Radicle d. Epicotyl
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10. What is vegetative reproduction?
11. How are the various methods for asexual propagation used for improving crops and ornamental plants?
12. How are genetically modified plants used to reduce world hunger and malnutrition?
13. Explain the controversies over genetically modified foods.
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