Which of the following forms a common monophyletic lineage with plants?
Correct answer: A. Green algae
- A. Green algae
- B. Brown algae
- C. Red algae
- D. All of these
Explanation
The green algae and land plants form a monophyletic lineage (the chlorophytes) that contain both Protista and higher taxa. Green algae contain the same carotenoids and chlorophyll a and b as land plants, whereas other land plants have different accessory pigments and types of chlorophylls molecules in addition to chlorophyll a. Both green plants and land plants also store carbohydrates as starch. Pyrenoids are sub-cellular micro-compartments found in chloroplasts of many algae.
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