A student encounters a pondweed that appears to be a charophyte. Which of the following features would help the student determine whether the sample comes from a charophyte or from some other type of green alga?
A) molecular structure of enzymes inside the chloroplasts and presence of phragmoplasts
B) molecular structure of enzymes inside the chloroplasts and rings of cellulose-synthesizing complexes
C) structure of sperm cells and presence of phragmoplasts
D) structure of sperm cells, presence of phragmoplasts, and rings of cellulose-synthesizing complexes

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Charophytes are distinguished from other green algae by the presence of phragmoplasts, specific structure of sperm cells, and rings of cellulose-synthesizing complexes.

A Student Encounters a Pondweed That Appears to Be a Charophyte