Which of the following algae exhibit diplontic life cycle?
A
Volvox
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B
Spirogyra
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C
Fucus
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D
Ectocarpus
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Solution
The correct option is C Fucus Fucus exhibits diplontic pattern of life cycle. Volvox, Spirogyra and Chlamydomomas exhibit haplontic pattern of life cycle. Algae such as Ectocarpus, Polysiphonia and Kelp are haplo-diplontic.