Question

Which of these statements accurately describes the correct description of flagella in algae?

• A. In phaeophyceae motile spores have 2-8, equal, lateral flagella
• B. In chlorophyceae motile cell, have 2 unequal, apical flagella
• C. In rhodophyceae motile cells have 2-8, equal and apical flagella, few are non-motile
• D. In phaeophyceae 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.