Botany-Algae

NEET Botany Algae MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11

Which of the following combinations correctly describe the reproductive processes and structures associated with brown algae?

A

Asexual reproduction occurs through biflagellate zoospores; sexual reproduction is isogamous or oogamous.

B

Vegetative reproduction occurs through spore production; sexual reproduction is strictly isogamous.

C

Asexual reproduction is exclusively through fragmentation; sexual reproduction is always anisogamous.

D

Asexual reproduction takes place via vegetative propagation; sexual reproduction occurs in air.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Brown algae reproduce asexually through biflagellate zoospores and can reproduce sexually via isogamous, anisogamous, or oogamous means, indicating diversity in their reproductive strategies.

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