Biology PYQ 49 of 399 · Plant Kingdom & Classification

Spirogyra is an example of which of the following algae?

  1. ABrown algae
  2. BRed algae
  3. CGreen algae
  4. DWhite algae

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Correct answer: (c) Green algae

Explanation

Spirogyra is a green alga found in fresh water. Its cells contain chlorophyll in ribbon-shaped chloroplasts, so it makes its own food by photosynthesis.

Its slippery, silky threads give it the name "water silk".

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