In a moss, the sporophyte:

(1) is partially parasitic on the gametophyte

(2) produces gametes that give rise to the gametophyte

(3) arises from a spore produced from the gametophyte

(4) manufactures food for itself, as well as for the gametophyte

In the prothallus of a vascular cryptogam, the antherozoids and eggs mature at different times. As a result:

(1) there is no change in success rate of fertilization

(2) there is high degree of sterility

(3) one can conclude that the plant is apomictic

(4) self fertilization is prevented

Which one of the following statements is wrong?

(1) Algin and carrageenan are products of algae

(2) Agar-agar is obtained from Gelidium and Gracilaria

(3) Chlorella and Spirulina are used as space food

(4) Mannitol is stored food in Rhodophyceae

Male gametes are flagellated in

1. Polysiphonia

2. Anabaena

3. Ectocarpus

4. Spirogyra

The most primitive among the living vascular plants are the

(1) ferns

(2) brown algae

(3) mosses

(4) cycads

Non flowering plants are included under

(1) cryptogamae

(2) phanerogamae

(3) angiosperms

(4) Both a and b

Chlorophyll present in red algae is

Shape of chloroplast present in Ulothrix is

(1) cup shaped

(2) girdle shaped

(3) star shaped

(4) diffused type

This plant is used as a packing material and also forms an excellent fodder for feeding cattle.

(1) Medicago

(2) Pongamia

(3) Cratolaria

(4) All of these

The green alga rich in proteins used as food supplements even by space travelers is

(1) Chlorella

(2) Scendesmus

(3) Porphyra

(4) Carrageen