. The Kingdom Plantae arose from: A. a choanoflagellate-like ancestor B. a chytrid-like ancestor C. a charophycean-like ancestor D. a zygomycete-like ancestor E. a stramenopile-like ancestor
And what does your text say? What is your answer?
https://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1524028995
I think its C?
Is that what your text and the article I posted say? Did you read either of them?
To determine which option is correct, we can break down each choice and analyze the characteristics of the Kingdom Plantae to find their closest ancestor.
A. A choanoflagellate is a single-celled organism found in the Kingdom Protista. While they share some similarities, such as flagella, choanoflagellates are not considered closely related to plants.
B. Chytrids, also from the Kingdom Fungi, are aquatic fungi that are not considered the closest ancestor of plants.
C. Charophyceans are a group of green algae found in the Kingdom Protista. These algae share many characteristics with plants, such as cell wall composition and photosynthetic pigments. Studies suggest that the charophyceans are the closest ancestors of the Kingdom Plantae, making option C a likely candidate.
D. Zygomycetes are a group of fungi characterized by their ability to produce zygospores. While they share some characteristics with plants, they are not considered the closest ancestors.
E. Stramenopiles, also known as heterokonts, are a diverse group that includes diatoms, brown algae, and water molds. They are not considered the closest ancestor of plants.
Based on the analysis, the Kingdom Plantae most likely arose from a charophycean-like ancestor. Therefore, the answer is C.