What Were the Most Direct Ancestors of Modern Plants

Question

What were the most direct ancestors of modern plants?
A) cyanobacteria
B) fungi
C) green algae
D) sponges

Accepted Answer

Green algae are considered the most direct ancestors of modern plants. They share many characteristics with terrestrial plants, including chlorophyll a and b for photosynthesis, and similar structures such as cellulose in cell walls.