Question

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what happened after plants first became able to live on land?
a. photosynthesis evolved as a way to produce energy.
b. they adapted by developing cuticles.
c. plants evolved into multicellular organisms.
d. adaptive radiation spread them into many land niches.

Explanation:

After plants first became able to live on land, one of the significant developments was their evolution into multicellular organisms. Multicellularity allowed for more complex structures and functions, which was crucial for their survival and adaptation on land. Photosynthesis (A) was already present in some plant - like organisms before land colonization. Developing cuticles (B) is an adaptation related to preventing water loss on land but is a more specific adaptation rather than a major evolutionary step after initial land colonization. Adaptive radiation (D) is a later process that occurs after the establishment of a group in a new environment.

Answer:

C. Plants evolved into multicellular organisms.