Question

Find out incorrect statement from the following options:

• A. The study of algae is called as mycology
• B. Fristschiella, Hydrodicatyon are the examples of multicellular algae
• C. cell wall of Chlamydomonas is made of cellulose
• D. Some algae have other photosynthetic pigments like fucoxanthin (brown)

Answer 1

The correct option is A The study of algae is called as mycology

The study of algae is called algology (phycology).
Algae are very simple plant like eukaryotic organisms. Algae are found in moist habitats.
Algae are rich in chlorophyll and can be seen as thin film on the surface of lakes and ponds, therefore they are known as ‘grass of water’