Asked by Maddie Malloy on Jun 30, 2024

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Which group of algae are thought to be the most closely related to land plants?

A) brown
B) red
C) green
D) dinoflagellates
E) diatoms

Land Plants

Multicellular organisms that primarily inhabit terrestrial environments and are characterized by their ability to perform photosynthesis using chlorophyll, most having roots, stems, and leaves.

Closely Related

Describes entities that share a significant degree of similarity or common attributes, often used in the context of familial, genetic, or thematic connections.

Green

The color associated with wavelengths of light perceived by the human eye, often symbolizing growth, nature, and fertility.

  • Describe the genealogical affiliations connecting algae, protists, and other taxonomic kingdoms.
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Rebecca WuchevichJul 04, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Green algae are thought to be the most closely related to land plants based on genetic and morphological similarities. These similarities include similar chloroplast structure, similar cell wall composition, and similar photosynthetic pigments. Brown and red algae are more distantly related to land plants, and dinoflagellates and diatoms are not considered closely related to land plants.