Ancestors of land plants/bryophytes were

Red Algae

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Brown Algae

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Green Algae

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Bryophytes

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C Green Algae
Green algae contain the same carotenoids and chlorophyll a and b as land plants, whereas other algae have different accessory pigments and types of chlorophyll molecules in addition to chlorophyll a.
Both green algae and land plants also store carbohydrates as starch. Hence, the Ancestors of land plants/bryophytes were Green Algae.
So, the correct answer is "Green Algae'.

Suggest Corrections