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The earliest ancestors of higher plants are:

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Algae

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Fungi

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Bacteria

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Euglenoids

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The correct option is A
Algae

Algae are considered as the true and earliest ancestors of higher plants due to many similarities in their cell wall components, presence of chlorophyll pigment and the utilisation of starch as reserve food material.

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