Modern Botanists Think That All Plants Evolved from a Common

question 23

Multiple Choice

Modern botanists think that all plants evolved from a common ancestor, an ancient green algae. What is the best explanation for this hypothesis?

• A) They are autotrophs.
• B) They live on land.
• C) They have green leaves.
• D) They are green like green algae.
• E) They share many biochemical and metabolic traits.

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