What Is Thought to Be the First Major Derived Feature

question 28

Multiple Choice

What is thought to be the first major derived feature that separates land plants from algae?

• A) Land plants evolved chlorophyll a.
• B) Land plants produce glucose from photosynthesis.
• C) Land plants protect the embryo.
• D) Land plants have cell walls.
• E) Land plants use cellulose in their cell walls.

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