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In which of the following, reticulate chloroplast is found?


A

Spirogyra

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B

Oedogonium

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C

Ulothrix

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D

Ectocarpus

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Solution

The correct option is B

Oedogonium


The correct option is option B.

Explanation for correct option:

  1. Spirogyra belongs to the group of green algae.
  2. They live in freshwater.
  3. They have both sexual as well as asexual life cycles.
  4. They have a reticulate, parietal-shaped chloroplast.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option A:

  1. Oedogonium is also a member of green algae.
  2. Their chloroplast is spirally twisted band-shaped structures with wavy or serrated margins.

Option C:

  1. Ulothrix is also a member of green algae.
  2. It has a collar-shaped chloroplast.

Option D:

  1. Ectocarpus is a member of brown algae.
  2. It has a ribbon-shaped chloroplast.

Final answer: Oedogonium has a reticulate-shaped chloroplast.


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