Several important adaptations evolved in the common ancestor of land plants to allow the successful colonization of land. Which of the following is not one of those changes?
A) Evolution of a water-impermeable cuticle
B) Evolution of a carbohydrate energy-storage molecule
C) Evolution of gametangia
D) Evolution of a mechanism for structural support
E) A mutualistic association with a fungus that promotes nutrient uptake
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