In the evolution of vascular plants, there is a trend toward the: A above-ground parts becoming structurally similar to the below-ground parts. progressive reduction of the sporophyte. sporophyte becoming nutritionally dependent on the gametophyte. Dincreased protection of the gametophyte by the sporophyte. production of seeds in all lineages

Ferns are; Sporophyte dominant Gametophyte dominant O Neither

What would be a more distinct lifestage in seedless vascular plants? Sporophyte or Gametophyte

There is an evolutionary trend for more basal plants to be gametophyte dominant, but more derived plants to be sporophyte dominant. Suggest one reason why there might have been an evolutionary advantage to spending more time in the sporophyte generation.

Which of the following plant groups has the smallest gametophytes and the largest sporophytes? Mosses and other non-vascular plants gymnosperms Ferns and Fern allies

Plants that produce seeds, but lack nutrient reserves and have needles or scales vs leaves are what major group of plants? Gymnosperms Seedless-vascular plants Angiosperms O Bryophytes