The Reproductive Cycle of Vascular Plants Compared to Humans

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The reproductive cycle of vascular plants compared to humans All sexually reproducing organisms have an alternation of generations. One way that the reproduction cycle of vascular plants compares to the reproduction of humans is that both organisms pass through a haploid and a diploid stage in their life cycle. The diploid state in humans is us and the haploid state is the gamete which is the sperm and egg. Individuals produce all of the gametes. The diploid state in plants is known as sporophyte which produces spores and the haploid state in plants is known as gametophyte which produces gametes. Unlike woman who always produce an egg and men who always produce sperm some plants have different dominate diploid stage than haploid stages. Some examples of plants with dominate haploid stages are green algae, mosses, liverworts and hornworts. Some examples of plants with dominate diploid stages are wiskferns, horsetails, and true ferns. ten ways in which plants in general or specific plants provide for you in your life and HOW they benefit or enrich your life 1. Floral arrangements. Floral arrangements are used for many occasions whether it be as a gift to show someone you care or love them, appreciations, a thank you or congratulations. They are used at many events such as weddings, funerals, birthdays, and ceremonies. Many people often buy floral arrangements just to decorate their home. 2. Medicines. The Aloe Vera plant has been used to produce Aloe gel for centuries for tropical treatment of minor wounds, burns and skin irritations. In the Philippines it is used with milk for kidney infections. Aloe Vera is also been found helpful in treating Eczema and Psoriasis. Aloe Vera can also be made into a beverage and taken internally. It has been used to help many other conditions. Some of them are constipation, ulcers, diabetes, headaches, arthritis, and

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