Selina solutions for Concise Biology Class 7 ICSE chapter 2 - Classification of Plants [Latest edition]

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The two main categories of plants recognized on the basis of whether they produce fruits or not:

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Unicellular organisms with a proper nucleus are known as :

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Amoeba belongs to :

Name the categories of the Plants which do not have roots, stems, and leaves :

Name the categories of Plants with no roots, but have stems and leaves:

Name the categories Plants with roots, stems, and leaves, and which bear spore-producing bodies

Name the categories The amphibians of the plant kingdom mosses

Give two characteristics and one example of Algae 

Give two characteristics and one example of Fungi

Give two characteristics and one example of Monocot. 

Give two characteristics and one example of Dicot  

Give two characteristics and one example of  Bryophyta

Give two characteristics and one example of  Pteridophyta 

Give two characteristics and one example of Thallophytes

Differentiate between 

Algae and fungi

Differentiate between 

Monocot and dicot plants.

Differentiate between 

Autotrophs and heterotrophs  

Differentiate between 

bacteria and amoeba   

 Differentiate between 

 mosses and ferns

Differentiate between 

Angiosperms and gymnosperms

What name is given to bacteria found in the root nodules of pea plants? State their importance. 

Briefly explain four types of bacteria on the basis of their shape.

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Bryophytes are called amphibians of the plant kingdom 

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Amoeba does not have any regular shape.

What is a contractile vacoule? State its function in amoeba.

List out Jive uses each of bacteria and fungi in our lives.

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An example of a flowering plant is

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Well-developed roots, stem, and leaves are present in

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Biennials complete their life cycle in

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Plants that grow and thrive in water are called

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Parasites and saprophytes belong to group

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................ are green plants that contain chlorophyll and usually live in stagnant water.

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The leaves of ferns are called ................

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In .................., the seeds are not enclosed in a fruit.

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Cuscuta is a parasitic plant.

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Bryophytes grow in dry areas.

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Pteridophytes grow in damp and shady areas. 

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Plants that have seeds in cones are called ferns.

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Dicotyledonous plants have seeds with two cotyledons 

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Perennial plants continue to grow and produce seeds every year.

Differentiate between 

gymnosperms and angiosperms

Differentiate between 

annuals and perennials

Differentiate between 

xerophytes and hydrophytes 

Differentiate between 

flowering plants and non-flowering plants

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 What are cryptogams?

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State the groups into which plants are classified on the basis of seed-bearing nature.

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What are bryophytes?

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What are the characteristics of pteridophytes?

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Give two important features of angiosperms.

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What is the basis of the classification of plants into flowering plants and non-flowering plants?

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Why bryophytes are called amphibians of the plant kingdom?

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How are monocots different from each other? Explain giving examples.

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Classify plants on the basis of habitats in which they live

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Classify plants on the basis of time taken to complete their life cycle.

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Write a short note on gymnosperms.

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How are the herbs, shrubs, and trees different? Give examples.

Classify the given plants into different categories that are indicated. 

Cedar, neem, banana, pine, Cycas, marigold, Petunia, Juniper, fig, orange, Ginkgo into gymnosperms, and angiosperms.

Classify the given plants into different categories that are indicated. 

Hydrilla, Opuntia, babul, rose, water lily, lotus, Vallisneria into mesophytes, hydrophytes, xerophytes.

Classify the given plants into different categories that are indicated. 

Eucalyptus, mint, rose, spinach, neem, radish, tulsi, banana, and china rose into herbs, shrubs, and trees.

Classify the given plants into different categories that are indicated. 

Mango, carrot, poppy, apple, oak, mint, cabbage, radish, and turnip into annuals, biennials, and perennials.