Some Green Algae Exhibit Alternation of Generations

question 45

Multiple Choice

Some green algae exhibit alternation of generations. All land plants exhibit alternation of generations. No charophytes (stoneworts) exhibit alternation of generations. Keeping in mind the recent evidence from molecular systematics, the correct interpretation of these observations is that ________.

• A) charophytes are not related to either green algae or land plants
• B) plants evolved alternation of generations independently of charophytes
• C) alternation of generations cannot be beneficial to charophytes
• D) land plants evolved directly from the green algae that perform alternation of generations
• E) scientists have no evidence to indicate whether or not land plants evolved from any kind of alga

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