AIPMT PRELIMS2005Botany-Algae

AIPMT PRELIMS 2005 Botany Reproduction in Algae MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Auxospores and hormocysts are formed, respectively, by:

A

several diatoms and a few cyanobacteria

B

several cyanobacteria and several diatoms

C

some diatoms and several cyanobacteria

D

some cyanobacteria and many diatoms

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Auxospores are typically formed by diatoms, while hormocysts are formed by cyanobacteria. Thus, the correct pairing is several diatoms and a few cyanobacteria.

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