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The Kingdom Plantae

 The Kingdom Plantae

It includes all the eukaryotic multicellular chlorophyllous photosynthetic autotrophs having cell wall made up of primarily of cellulose; zygote retained to become embryo and exhibiting heteromorphic alternation of generation e.g. moss, fern, pine, apple. Plants are adapted to living on land.

Terrestrial Adaptations in Plants: Living on land poses very different problems from living in water and it is a set of structural, chemical and reproductive adaptations for terrestrial living that distinguishes plants from algae.

The Kingdom Plantae

 Biology XI Notes

The Kingdom Plantae - Short Questions Answers

Chapter # 09
Short Questions Answers
Section III - Biodiversity


THE KINGDOM PLANTAE

Q.1: Write a note on classification of Plants?

Ans: Classification of Plants:
Kingdom plantae is classified into two divisions:

  • Division – Bryophyta (Non vascular plants)
  • Division – Tracheophyta (Vascular plants)

Division Bryophyta: (Non-Vascular Plants)
This division is divided into three classes:

  • Class – Hepaticae (Liverworts)
  • Class – Musci (Mosses)
  • Class – Anthocerotae (Hornworts)