Question

select all that apply
select the three adaptations in angiosperms that contributed greatly to their success.

leaves
flowers
vascular tissue
cones
pollen
seeds

Explanation:

• Flowers: Angiosperms are flowering plants. Flowers attract pollinators (e.g., bees, butterflies) which aid in the transfer of pollen for reproduction. This increases the efficiency of reproduction compared to non - flowering plants.
• Pollen: Pollen in angiosperms is often dispersed by wind or animals. It is a lightweight and sometimes sticky (to attach to pollinators) structure that contains the male gametophyte. This allows for efficient transfer of sperm to the female reproductive parts (pistil) without the need for water (unlike some primitive plants).
• Seeds: Seeds in angiosperms are enclosed within a fruit (a characteristic feature of angiosperms). The fruit can aid in seed dispersal (e.g., animals eat the fruit and excrete the seeds in a different location). Also, the seed contains an embryo (young plant) and stored food (endosperm or cotyledons) which provides nutrients for the developing plant until it can photosynthesize on its own.

Leaves are a common feature in many plants (not just angiosperms) and are mainly for photosynthesis. Vascular tissue (xylem and phloem) is present in many plant groups (e.g., ferns, gymnosperms) and is for transport of water, minerals, and food. Cones are a characteristic of gymnosperms (e.g., pine trees), not angiosperms.

Answer:

flowers, pollen, seeds