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1. It is widely agreed that the plant kingdom arose from A)Eumycota. B)Chrysophy

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Question

1. It is widely agreed that the plant kingdom arose from

A)Eumycota. B)Chrysophyta. C)Phaeophyta. D)Rhodophyta. E)Chlorophyta.

2. A universal feature of the life cycle of plants is

A)morphologically identical haploid and diploid stages. B)genetically identical haploid and diploid stages. C)alteration of generations between heteromorphic haploid gametophytes and diploid sporophytes. D)All of the above E)None of the above

3. Several evolutionary adaptations to land are shared by all plants. These shared adaptations do not include

A)waxy protective coverings. B)support against gravity. C)means of taking up water from the soil. D)protective structures for the new sporophyte. E)water transport by xylem.

Explanation / Answer

1. E. Chlorophyta

2. C. alteration of generations between heteromorphic haploid gametophytes and diploid sporophytes

3. D. protective structures for the new sporophyte.