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Punjab Board · Class 11 · Biology

What Plant Kingdom covers in Punjab Board Class 11 Biology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the Punjab Board Class 11 Biology syllabus.

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4 Topics · Punjab Board Class 11 Biology · 2026-27

Topics in Plant Kingdom

1

Classification Systems and Overview of Plant Kingdom

  • Kingdom Plantae includes Algae, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, and Angiosperms.
  • Fungi, Monera, and Protista with cell walls are NO LONGER included in Plantae.
  • Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) are NOT true algae — they belong to Monera.
2

Algae – Characteristics, Classes, and Economic Importance

  • Algae are chlorophyll-bearing, simple, thalloid, autotrophic, largely aquatic organisms.
  • They also occur on moist stones, soils, wood, and in association with fungi (lichens) and animals (e.g., on sloth bear).
  • Size ranges from tiny unicellular Chlamydomonas to massive kelps (up to 100 metres).
3

Bryophytes – Liverworts and Mosses

  • Bryophytes are called AMPHIBIANS of the plant kingdom — live on soil but need water for sexual reproduction.
  • Grow in damp, humid, shaded localities.
  • Plant body is thalloid, prostrate or erect, attached by unicellular or multicellular RHIZOIDS.
4

Pteridophytes – First Vascular Land Plants

  • Pteridophytes include ferns, horsetails — used medically, as ornamentals, and as soil-binders.
  • FIRST terrestrial plants to have VASCULAR TISSUES (xylem and phloem).
  • Found in cool, damp, shady places; some in sandy soil.

Key Concepts

Algae are chlorophyllAlgae reproduce through three distinct methodsBryophytesPteridophytes (ferns and horsetails) wereGymnosperms (gymnos = naked

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Plant Kingdom for Punjab Board Class 11 Biology?
Key topics in Plant Kingdom include Classification Systems and Overview of Plant Kingdom, Algae – Characteristics, Classes, and Economic Importance, Bryophytes – Liverworts and Mosses, Pteridophytes – First Vascular Land Plants. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Plant Kingdom for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Plant Kingdom. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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