Question

multiple choice 6.15 points
which of the following is the closest sister taxon to land plants?
brown algae
chlorophyta
red algae
charophyta

Explanation:

Charophytes are green algae that share many characteristics with land plants and are considered the closest sister - taxon to land plants. They have similar cell - wall composition, photosynthetic pigments, and some biochemical pathways.

Answer:

Charophyta