Spirogyra is an example of which of the following algae?
- ABrown algae
- BRed algae
- CGreen algae
- 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".