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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