Several Important Adaptations Evolved in the Common Ancestor of Land

question 101

Multiple Choice

Several important adaptations evolved in the common ancestor of land plants to allow the successful colonization of land.Which change is not one of those?

• A) Evolution of a water-impermeable cuticle
• B) Evolution of a carbohydrate energy-storage molecule
• C) Evolution of gametangia
• D) Evolution of a mechanism for structural support
• E) A mutualistic association with a fungus that promotes nutrient uptake

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