Question

In which of the following, reticulate chloroplast is found?

• A. Spirogyra
• B. Oedogonium
• C. Ulothrix
• D. Ectocarpus

Answer 1

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.