The earliest ancestors of higher plants are

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 utilization of starch as reserve food material.

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