Which of the Following Characteristics Helped Seedless Plants Better Adapt

Question

Which of the following characteristics helped seedless plants better adapt to life on land?
A)a dominant gametophyte
B)photosystem II
C)a chitinous cuticle
D)stomata on leaves
E)an unbranched sporophyte

Accepted Answer

Stomata on leaves allowed seedless plants to regulate gas exchange, specifically allowing for the uptake of carbon dioxide needed for photosynthesis while limiting water loss. This adaptation was crucial for survival in the dry conditions of land. The other options listed are not unique to seedless plants and/or did not play as significant of a role in their adaptation to land.