what are the major characteristics of plants?
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Plants are multicellular and eukaryotic, meaning their cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Plants perform photosynthesis, the process by which plants capture the energy of sunlight and use carbon dioxide from the air to make their own food.
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Plants and animals share many characteristics, but they are different in some respects. Animals usually move around and find their own food, while plants are usually immobile and create their food via photosynthesis.
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['Plants are multicellular and eukaryotic, meaning their cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.', 'Plants perform photosynthesis, the process by which plants capture the energy of sunlight and use carbon dioxide from the air to make their own food.']
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Characteristic parts of vascular plants include roots, stems, leaves and vascular tissue (xylem and phloem). These highly specialized parts play a critical role in plant survival. The appearance of these structures in seed plants differs greatly by species and niche.
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Those characteristics are cellular organization, reproduction, metabolism, homeostasis, heredity, response to stimuli, growth and development, and adaptation through evolution. Some things, such as a virus, demonstrate only a few of these characteristics and are, therefore, not alive.
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There are a few differences, starting with the presence of a cell wall. The most characteristic feature of plant cells is their rigid cell wall. Human cells only have a cell membrane. The cell wall is primarily made of cellulose, which is composed of glucose monomers.
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['Roots. Roots are simple tissues that are derived from the stem of the plant. ... ', 'Xylem. The xylem is tissue that transports water throughout the plant. ... ', "Phloem. The phloem is the plant's food transportation system. ... ", 'Leaves. ... ', 'Growth.']
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Plants are made up of organs, including roots, leaves, the stem and reproductive organs. Each organ has its own functions. Together, the organs of a plant allow it to carry out the seven processes of life.
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Plant cells have certain distinguishing features, including chloroplasts, cell walls, and intracellular vacuoles. Photosynthesis takes place in chloroplasts; cell walls allow plants to have strong, upright structures; and vacuoles help regulate how cells handle water and storage of other molecules.
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All living organisms share several key characteristics or functions: order, sensitivity or response to the environment, reproduction, growth and development, regulation, homeostasis, and energy processing.
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The major characteristics of plant assets are (1) that they are acquired for use in operations and not for resale, (2) that they are long-term in nature and usually subject to depreciation, and (3) that they have physical substance.
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['They are multicellular.', 'They are autotrophs.', 'Plant cells have cell walls made of cellulose.', 'Plant cells have chloroplasts that perform photosynthesis.', 'They alternate generations.']
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['Seven Characteristics of Living Organisms. Nutrition, excretion, respiration, sensitivity, reproduction, growth, movement.', 'Nutrition. ... ', 'Excretion. ... ', 'Respiration. ... ', 'Sensitivity. ... ', 'Reproduction. ... ', 'Growth. ... ', 'Movement.']
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['They are eukaryotic and multicellular.', 'Their cells have cellulose walls.', 'Majority have transport system.', 'They have photosynthesis hence autotrophic.', 'Reproduction is both asexual and sexual.', 'They show alternation of generation.']
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All seed plants share two characteristics. They have vascular tissue and use seeds to reproduce. In addition, they all have body plans that include leaves, stems, and roots. Most seed plants live on land.
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Physical characteristics are the natural features of the earth's surface, such as landforms, drainage features, climates, soils, and vegetation.
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['Roots keep a plant in the ground. ... ', 'Leaves absorb sunlight, and make food for the plant by photosynthesis.']