The ____ algae are thought to be closely related to the first plants because they share most of the characteristics of plants.
A)brown
B)red
C)green
D)white
E)pink

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Green algae share most of the characteristics of plants such as the presence of chlorophyll a and b, cellulose cell walls, and the ability to store excess carbohydrates as starch. Green algae are thought to have evolved into land plants over time. Brown, red, white, and pink algae do not have all the characteristics of plants and are not as closely related.

The ____ Algae Are Thought to Be Closely Related to the First