The ancestors of land plants were aquatic algae. Which of the following is not an evolutionary adaptation to life on land?

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C3 photosynthesis is not an adaptation to life on land. It is a type of photosynthesis found in most plants, including those in water. The other options are adaptations to life on land, with a waxy cuticle preventing water loss, root hairs aiding in water and nutrient uptake, xylem and phloem transporting water and nutrients, and guard cells controlling gas exchange and preventing water loss.

The Ancestors of Land Plants Were Aquatic Algae