Multiple choice

Which of the following groups is evolutionary modern?

  1. Gymnosperms

  2. Grasses

  3. Pteridophytes

  4. Algae

  5. Fungi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Grasses (angiosperms) are evolutionarily more recent compared to the other groups listed. Algae and fungi are some of the earliest life forms, pteridophytes (ferns) appeared later, and gymnosperms evolved after ferns. Angiosperms, including grasses, are the most recently evolved plant group, appearing approximately 140 million years ago and becoming the dominant plant group. Grasses specifically are highly derived monocots within this already modern group.

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