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Kingdom Plantae — Syllabus
Maharashtra Board · Class 11 · Biology
What Kingdom Plantae covers in Maharashtra Board Class 11 Biology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Classification Overview and Major.
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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 11 Biology · 2026-27
Topics in Kingdom Plantae
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Classification Overview and Major Divisions
- Kingdom Plantae is divided into two main sub-kingdoms: Cryptogamae (spore-producing) and Phanerogamae (seed-producing)
- Cryptogamae includes non-vascular plants (Thallophyta, Bryophyta) and vascular plants (Pteridophyta)
- Phanerogamae includes Gymnospermae (naked seeds) and Angiospermae (covered seeds)
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Division Thallophyta (Algae)
- Mostly aquatic plants with thalloid body structure
- Three main classes: Chlorophyceae (green), Phaeophyceae (brown), Rhodophyceae (red)
- Cell wall composition varies: cellulose in green algae, cellulose + algin in brown algae, cellulose + pectin in red algae
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Division Bryophyta
- Called 'amphibians of plant kingdom' - terrestrial but need water for fertilization
- Two main groups: Liverworts (Hepaticeae) and Mosses (Musci)
- Gametophyte is dominant, photosynthetic phase; sporophyte is dependent
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Division Pteridophyta
- First vascular land plants with true roots, stem, and leaves
- Called 'vascular cryptogams' - have conducting tissues but reproduce by spores
- Sporophyte is dominant, independent phase; gametophyte is small and independent
Key Concepts
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What are the important topics in Kingdom Plantae for Maharashtra Board Class 11 Biology?
Key topics in Kingdom Plantae include Classification Overview and Major Divisions, Division Thallophyta (Algae), Division Bryophyta, Division Pteridophyta. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Kingdom Plantae. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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