Algae

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Algae: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Algae, Phytoplankton, Economic Importance of Algae, Classification of Algae, Chlorophyceae, Phaeophyceae, Rhodophyceae, Asexual Reproduction in Algae, Vegetative Reproduction in Algae and, Symbiotic Algae

Important Questions on Algae

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The reserved food material in Chlorophyceae is _____.

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What are the different types of sexual reproduction in algae?

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Name the photosynthetic pigment present in cyanophyceae.

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What are the characteristic features of symbiotic algae?

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Explain the classification of algae on the basis of the presence of pigments.

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Define phytoplankton.

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Asexual reproduction is not seen in Chlamydomonas.

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Give some examples of algae that undergo asexual reproduction.

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Ulothrix reproduces only sexually.

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Choose the algae that show asexual reproduction.

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Floridean Starch is the stored food in 

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Which of the following pairs are incorrect?
Laminaria - Iodins
Nostoc - N2 fixation
Polysiphonia - Green Algae
Rhodophyceae - Fucoxanthin

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Identify the alga that is highly rich in protein content.

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The popular alga which is used in researches of photosynthesis

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Which one of the following statements is wrong?

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Which is not a characteristic feature in the life-history of Spirogyra?

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Embryo is not present in 

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A green plant possessing single-celled reproductive organs, no vascular tissue, and no root, stem or leaf should be classified as

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Reserve food material of algae is