Which of these is a major trend in land plant evolution?
A) the trend toward smaller size
B) the trend toward a gametophyte-dominated life cycle
C) the trend toward a sporophyte-dominated life cycle
D) the trend toward larger gametophytes

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The trend toward a sporophyte-dominated life cycle is a major trend in land plant evolution, where the sporophyte generation became larger and more complex than the gametophyte generation. This allowed for greater protection and nourishment of the developing sporophyte embryo.

Which of These Is a Major Trend in Land Plant