Question

Pick out the correct statement w.r.t. the flagella found in a particular class of algae.

• A. In brown algae motile spores have 2-8, equal, lateral flagella
• B. In green algae motile cell, have 2 unequal, apical flagella
• C. In red algae motile cells have 2-8, equal and apical flagella, few are non-motile
• D. In brown algae motile spores are biflagellate and flagella are unequal and lateral.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

In Chlorophyceae (green algae) motile cell has 2 - 8 equal apical flagella. In Rhodophyceae (red algae) flagella are absent. In Phaeophyceae (brown algae) motile spores are biflagellate and flagella are unequal and lateral.