Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
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Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 22, Problem 2AC
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The reason for the failure of domestication of oaks.
Concept introduction:
Around 2000000 species of plants have been domesticated for human use. Domestication means plant species are grown in farms for the usage of a human. Some species like almonds is nutritious and harmless, but its wild precursor can cause cyanide poisoning. Similarly, people are trying to domesticate oaks for human use.
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Chapter 22 Solutions
Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
Ch. 22.1 - describe the features that distinguish plants from...Ch. 22.2 - describe the probable ancestor of plants?Ch. 22.2 - identify the closest living relatives of plants...Ch. 22.2 - describe the adaptations that equip plants for...Ch. 22.2 - In stark contrast to the stinking corpse lily and...Ch. 22.3 - Why are all nonvascular plants short?Ch. 22.3 - In each of these photos, is the pictured structure...Ch. 22.3 - Can you think of some adaptations that help...Ch. 22.3 - What are the advantages and disadvantages of wind...Ch. 22.3 - Which Plant Provide Us with the Most Food?
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