Lignin First Appeared in the Ferns and Their Relatives; Its

question 48

Multiple Choice

Lignin first appeared in the ferns and their relatives; its evolution allowed these plants to

• A)inhabit arid regions like deserts.
• B)resist the assault of herbivorous consumers.
• C)tolerate the anoxic soil conditions in the swamp habitats they occupy.
• D)extend upward to better intercept sunlight.

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