BIOL 1002 – Chapter 22 Exam Questions (Pomarico, 2026) – Plants, Algae, Bryophytes, Vascular Tissue – Louisiana State University

This document provides a complete and focused review of Chapter 22 for BIOL 1002 at Louisiana State University, featuring a well-organized set of verified exam questions and correct answers. It covers fundamental concepts in plant biology, including the evolutionary transition from green algae to land plants, alternation of generations, vascular vs. nonvascular plants, and key structures like xylem, phloem, stomata, and cuticles. The document also explores the distinctions between bryophytes and tracheophytes, the reproductive adaptations of seedless and seed-bearing vascular plants, and the classification of plant divisions, such as gymnosperms and angiosperms. Students will find clear definitions and distinctions between terms like haploid and diploid phases, heteromorphic and isomorphic life cycles, and gymnosperms vs. angiosperms, as well as a breakdown of plant groups (e.g., ferns, mosses, liverworts, conifers, monocots, and dicots). The layout allows for effective self-testing and is highly suitable for quick review sessions before exams. This study guide is ideal for undergraduate students in introductory biology or plant science courses, and also for students in pre-med, environmental science, botany, agriculture, or biological sciences programs who need to understand plant evolution and reproduction. Keywords: green algae, land plants, bryophytes, tracheophytes, vascular tissue, xylem, phloem, stomata, cuticle, lignin, spores, seeds, gametophyte, sporophyte, alternation of generations, gymnosperms, angiosperms, ferns, mosses, liverworts, monocots, dicots, archegonium, antheridium, diffusion, isomorphic, heteromorphic