e. stomata for gas exchange would not have been useful in the evolution of land plants.
Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves and stem that allow for the exchange of gases between the plant and the environment. They are very important in photosynthesis, the process by which plants use light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. This process helps land plants to survive and thrive on land.
Water conservation mechanisms, vascular tissue, a dominant sporophyte and a dominant gametophyte, on the other hand, were all necessary for the evolution of land plants. Vascular tissue is necessary for transporting water and nutrients throughout the plant. Water conservation mechanisms, such as a waxy cuticle, help to reduce water loss. A dominant sporophyte (the diploid generation of the plant life cycle) is necessary for reproduction on land, and a dominant gametophyte (the haploid generation) is necessary for the production of spores.
In summary, stomata for gas exchange were useful for plants but not necessary for the evolution of land plants as the other options, which were useful for the plants to adapt and survive on land.