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Which derived characteristic would MOST likely explain the results from the genome analysis?
appearance of vascular tissue
appearance of pollen
appearance of monocots and dicots
appearance of flowers
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Approximate number of genes associated with an enzyme unique to lignin biosynthesis
0
Group
Diatoms
In a study comparing the genomes of photosynthetic organisms, scientists identified genes specific to the synthesis of lignin. The resulting data are presented in the table.
Organism
Green algae
12
38
55
0
Bryophytes
Lycophytes
Monocots
Dicots
53
Phaeodactylum
Volvox
A moss
Spike moss
Rice
Poplar tree
Comparison of Lignin-Associated Genes Across Photosynthetic Organisms
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The appearance of vascular tissue would MOST likely explain the results from the genome analysis, as it is a derived characteristic that is associated with the synthesis of lignin, which is necessary for the development of vascular tissues in plants.
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