Fusion of two gametes which are dissimilar in size is termed as
1. | Oogamy | 2. | Isogamy |
3. | Anisogamy | 4. | Zoogamy |
Which of the following is not a green alga?
1. | Ulothrix | 2. | Chara |
3. | Volvox | 4. | Ectocarpus |
The form and size of algae is highly variable. Which of the following will not be true?
I: | Volvox is a colonial alga. |
II: | Ulothrix and Spirogyra do not form filaments. |
III: | Kelps form massive plants bodies. |
1. Only II | 2. Only III |
3. Both I and II | 4. Both II and III |
Identify the incorrectly matched pair:
Alga | Sexual reproduction | |
I: | Ulothrix | Isogamous; non-flagellated gametes |
II: | Spirogyra | Isogamous; flagellated gametes |
III: | Udorina | Anisogamous |
IV: | Fucus | Oogamous |
1. | Only III | 2. | I, II and III |
3. | Only I and II | 4. | Only III and IV |
I: | Algin is a hydrocolloid derived from brown algae |
II: | Carrageen is a hydrocolloid derived from green algae |
III: | Agar is a complex polysaccharide derived from red algae, Gelidium and Gracilaria |
Which of the following is not an example of an edible alga?
1. | Porphyra | 2. | Laminaria |
3. | Sargassum | 4. | Amanita |
Statement I: | It is single-celled green algae. |
Statement II: | It is used as a food supplement. |
Aplanogametes [gametes that do not have flagella] are the special features of:
1. Spirogyra and Zygnema
2. Spirogyra and Vaucheria
3. Ulothrix and Zygnema
4. Chlamydomanas and Ulothrix
The structure marked as “b” can be used for:
1. Photosynthesis
2. Attachment
3. Buoyancy
4. Reproduction
How many of the given features will be true for brown algae:
I. Presence of xanthophylls
II. A gelatinous coating of algin on cell wall
III. A centrally placed vacuole in plastids
IV. Ribbon shaped biflagellate zoospores
1. | 1 | 2. | 2 |
3. | 3 | 4. | 4 |