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Important Questions on Diversity In Living Organisms

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Association of algae and fungi forms
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The differentiated plant body is not present in:
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Some students went to prepare a temporary mount of Spirogyra. Where should they search for a fresh specimen?
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Plants without well differentiated stem, root and leaf are kept in the division _____.
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Shyam has observed the following parts in the given slide :
(1) Pyrenoids (2) Ribbon like chloroplast (3) Filamentous structure;
Which organisms has he observed?
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Write two characteristics of algae.
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_______ is an example of plants belonging to thallophyta group.
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Assertion: Zygospore of Ulothrix forms meiozoospores and meioaplanospores.

Reason: Both are motile.
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Differentiate between:

(c) Thallophytes and bryophytes 

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What are the common characteristics of thallophytes?
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The following diagram illustrates a filament of spirogyra as seen under the microscope. Its parts have been labelled as A, B, C, D.

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Functions of these parts are stated below randomly:

(1) performs photosynthesis

(2) controls activities of a cell

(3) makes the algae slippery to touch

(4) stores starch and protein                                                           

The correct matching of the parts and their functions are

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Assertion: Each group of algae has a characteristic colour.

Reason: Each group of algae show predominance of one pigment.
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Match column-I with column-II and choose the correct option.
 
  Column-I   Column-II
A. Phaeophyceae I. Funaria, Polytrichum, Sphagnum
B. Rhodophyceae II. Equisetum, Psilotum, Pteris
C. Mosses III. Ectocarpus, Dictyota, Laminaria
D. Pteridophytes IV. Polysiphonia, Porphyra, Gracilaria
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Which among the following have specialised tissue for the conduction of water?

(i) Thallophyta    

(ii) Bryophyta

(iii) Pteridophyta    

(iv) Gymnosperms

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Choose the option that best describes the feature of Spirogyra.
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Match the proper terms from columns A and C with the description in column B.

'A' 'B' 'C'
Thallophyta Seeds are formed in fruits. Fern
Bryophyta No natural covering on seeds. Cycas
Pteridophyta These plants mainly grow in water. Tamarind
Gymnosperms These plants need water for reproduction. Moss
Angiosperms Tissues are present for conduction of water and food. Algae
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Draw a labelled diagram of Spirogyra.
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Assertion: Algae and fungi are grouped in thallophyta.

Reason: Algae and fungi show no differentiation in thallus.