Many Chlorophytes Are Unicellular, but Others Are Bigger and More

question 13

Multiple Choice

Many chlorophytes are unicellular, but others are bigger and more complex. The fact that increased size and complexity evolved in different ways indicates ________.

• A) the chlorophyte group is not monophyletic
• B) the chlorophyte group is monophyletic
• C) the chlorophyte group is the protist group most closely related to plants
• D) the chlorophyte group contained extensive genetic variability

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Dextrose

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