Which of the Following is a Major Trend in Land

Question

Which of the following is a major trend in land plant evolution over the past 200 million years?
A) the trend toward smaller size
B) the trend toward a gametophyte-dominated life cycle
C) the trend toward a sporophyte-dominated life cycle
D) the trend toward larger gametophytes

Accepted Answer

The evolution of land plants over the past 200 million years has shown a trend toward a sporophyte-dominated life cycle, with the sporophyte phase becoming more prominent and the gametophyte phase becoming reduced in many plant groups.