Which of the following were key events in the evolution of vascular plant leaves? Select all correct choices

A. the conversion of stems (or branches) to
flattened structures
B. the development of apical meristem
identity genes
C. the development of leaf meristematic cells
D. the development of leaf identity genes


A,C,D

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