Fusion of two gametes which are dissimilar in size is termed as

1. Oogamy 2. Isogamy
3. Anisogamy 4. Zoogamy
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Which of the following is not a green alga?

1. Ulothrix 2. Chara
3. Volvox 4. Ectocarpus
Subtopic:  Algae | Pteridophytes |
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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
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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
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Consider the given statements:
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
1. I is correct; II is incorrect; III is incorrect
2. I is incorrect; II is correct; III is correct
3. I is incorrect; II is correct; III is incorrect
4. I is correct; II is incorrect; III is correct
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Which of the following is not an example of an edible alga?

1. Porphyra 2. Laminaria
3. Sargassum 4. Amanita
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Consider the two statements regarding Chlorella:
Statement I: It is single-celled green algae.
Statement II: It is used as a food supplement.
1. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
2. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
3. Statement I and Statement II are correct
4. Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
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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

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The structure marked as “b” can be used for:

1. Photosynthesis
2. Attachment
3. Buoyancy
4. Reproduction
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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
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