Multiple choice

A plant which has remained unchanged for the past several million years is

  1. pinus

  2. magnolia

  3. selaginella

  4. sunflower
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Selaginella is a living fossil that has remained essentially unchanged for millions of years. Pinus and magnolia are more recent plants, and sunflower is an advanced flowering plant. Selaginella represents an ancient lineage that has survived with minimal change.

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