[Campbell Biology P.667] According to the 'KEY CONCEPTS' and the plant diversity illustratio... | Practice Question

According to the 'KEY CONCEPTS' and the plant diversity illustration, which statement accurately describes a characteristic or evolutionary milestone of one of the major plant groups?

  • A: Seed plants, such as mosses, have life cycles dominated by gametophytes.
  • B: Ferns, as seedless vascular plants, were among the first plants to grow tall due to their vascular tissue.
  • C: Nonvascular plants, like cone-bearing plants, were the first to evolve complex reproductive structures.
  • D: All plants evolved from charophyte algae approximately 385 million years ago.

Explanation

Key Concept 29.3 states that 'Ferns and other seedless vascular plants were the first plants to grow tall.' The illustration categorizes ferns under 'Seedless vascular plants,' which supports this statement.