NEET2024Botany-Phaeophyceae Characteristics

NEET 2024 Botany Phaeophyceae Characteristics Multiple Correct Question

Type: Multiple Correct-conceptual-Hard-Class 11

Read the following staduction and Pigmentationtements and choose the set of correct statements: In the members of Phaeophyceae,

A. Asexual reproduction occurs usually by biflagellate zoospores.

B. Sexual reproduction is by oogamous method only.

C. Stored food is in the form of carbohydrates which is either mannitol or laminarin.

D. The major pigments found are chlorophyll a, c and carotenoids and xanthophyll.

E. Vegetative cells have a cellulosic wall, usually covered on the outside by gelatinous coating of algin.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A

A, C, D and E only

B

A, B, C and E only

C

A, B, C and D only

D

B, C, D and E only

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Phaeophyceae typically reproduce asexually by biflagellate zoospores, store food as mannitol or laminarin, have chlorophyll a, c, and carotenoids, and their cells are covered with algin.

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