Incorrect character of brown alga is
Fucoxanthin
Laminarin
Phycoerythrin
Algin
Related Questions
Which of the following features distinguishes the heterokont flagella found in Phaeophyceae?
Presence of a single, whiplash flagellum
Presence of two flagella of equal length and similar structures
Presence of two flagella of unequal length and different structures
Absence of flagella in the vegetative stage
Consider the following statements about sexual reproduction in brown algae?
I. Sexual reproduction may be oogamous isogamous or anisogamous
II. Union of gametes take place in water or within the oogonium
III. The gametes are pear-shaped and bear two laterally attached flagella
Which of the statements given above are correct?
I and II
I and III
II and III
I, II and III
The stored food material in members of Phaeophyceae is:
Starch
Floridean Starch
Mannitol and Laminarin
Paramylon
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of Phaeophyceae?
Presence of fucoxanthin
Multicellular body
Presence of phycobilins
Mostly marine habitat
The members of Phaeophyceae are commonly called
Green-algae
Blue algae
Brown algae
Golden algae
The members of brown algae are found primarily in
Freshwater habitat
Marine habitat
Terrestrial habitat
On moist rock
An example of a large, kelp-forming member of Phaeophyceae is:
Chlamydomonas
Spirogyra
Fucus
Macrocystis
Consider the following statements about brown algae
I. The largest kelps are Nereocystis and Macrocystis
II. Brown algae have gelatinous coating outside the, cellulosic cell wall called algin
III. Food obtained from Laminaria saccharina is known as ‘Kombu’
Which of the statements given above are correct?
I and II
I and III
II and III
I, II and III
Ectocarpus,Dictyota,Laminaria,Sargassum and Fucus belongs to the class
Phaeophyceae
Rhodophyceae
Chlorophyceae
Cynophyceae
Iodine is found in algae
Ulva
Ulothrix
Chlorella
Laminaria
