Question

Read the following statements and select the incorrect statement.

• A. The cyanobacteria are unicellular, colonial or filamentous, freshwater / marine or terrestrial algae
  
• B. Rhizopus belongs to the class phycomycetes of the kingdom Fungi
• C. Bacteria are grouped under two categories based on their shape
  
• D. The colonies of cyanobacteria are generally surrounded by gelatinous sheaths
  

Answer 1

The correct option is C Bacteria are grouped under two categories based on their shape


Incorrect statement

Statement d : Bacteria are grouped under two categories based on their shape.

Bacteria are the members of the kingdom Monera and are divided into four categories depending on their shape: cocci (spherical), bacilli (rod-shaped), vibrio (comma-shaped) and spirilla (spiral-shaped). Hence, statement d is incorrect.

Final answer

(d) Bacteria are grouped under two categories based on their shape