STANDARDBotany-Algae
STANDARD Botany Rhodophyceae MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Which of the following is a character of rhodophyceae
A
Major pigments are chlorophyll a and chlorophyll-b
B
Commonly called brown algae
C
Stored food materials are mannitol and laminarin
D
Flagellum is absent
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Flagella or cilia are completely absent in rhodophytes, probably due to a loss rather than being a primitive condition.
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