[Campbell Biology P.668] According to Figure 29.4, which of the following clades includes al... | Practice Question

According to Figure 29.4, which of the following clades includes all green algae and plants, and which group is considered the closest charophyte relative to Embryophytes?

  • A: Viridiplantae includes all green algae and plants; Chlorophytes are the closest charophyte relatives.
  • B: Streptophyta encompasses only land plants (Embryophytes) and other charophytes, excluding Chlorophytes.
  • C: Viridiplantae includes all green algae and plants; the group labeled "Closest charophyte relative" is the closest to Embryophytes.
  • D: Plantae represents all charophytes and land plants; Red algae are part of this clade.

Explanation

Figure 29.4 shows 'Viridiplantae' as the overarching clade that includes Chlorophytes, Other charophytes, Closest charophyte relative, and Embryophytes Plantae , effectively encompassing all green algae and plants. Within this, the branch leading to Embryophytes Plantae directly originates from the group labeled 'Closest charophyte relative', making it the closest charophyte relative to land plants.