Question

In which of the following mitochondria and meiosis are absent?

• A. Blue green algae
• B. Green algae
• C. Red algae
• D. Brown algae

Answer 1

The correct option is A Blue green algae

Blue green algae are prokaryotes and belong to kingdom Monera. Other algae belong to kingdom Plantae and have eukaryotic cells. Prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles like plastids and mitochondria. The meiotic cell division is characteristic of higher eukaryotic organisms which show alternation of generation in their life cycle. Such organisms have a haploid phase which alternates with a diploid phase in their life history. Thus, the correct answer is option A.