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JAMB Biology 1994 Question 5

Question 5

Evolution

Which is the correct order in an evolutionary sequence for the following plant groups?

  1. A.Bacteria → ferns → algae → mosses → seed plants
  2. B.Bacteria → ferns → mosses → algae → seed plants
  3. C.Bacteria → algae → mosses → ferns → seed plants
  4. D.Bacteria → mosses → algae → ferns → seed plants
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Bacteria → algae → mosses → ferns → seed plants)

Explanation

Plants became more complex in this order: bacteria, algae, mosses (no vascular tissue), ferns (vascular, no seeds), then seed plants.