Question

Which of the following are represented by P, Q, R and S in the given figure?

• A. P - Diatoms, Q - Chlamydomonas, R - Spirogyra, S - Volvox
• B. P - Volvox, Q - Chlamydomonas, R - Spirogyra, S - Diatoms
• C. P - Volvox, Q - Diatoms, R - Spirogyra, S - Chlamydomonas
• D. P - Volvox, Q - Chlamydomonas, R - Spirogyra, S - Euglena

Answer 1

The correct option is A P - Diatoms, Q - Chlamydomonas, R - Spirogyra, S - Volvox

The figure P depicts Diatoms. It is a photosynthetic algae having skeleton made of silica and has aquatic habitat.

The figure Q depicts Chlamydomonas. It is a unicellular green algae found in marine and freshwater bodies and is capable of photosynthesis.

The figure R depicts Spirogyra, It is a filamentous green photosynthetic algae found in fresh water bodies.

The figure S depicts Volvox. It is a unicellular green algae found in freshwater bodies and is is photosynthetic in nature.

Thus the correct answer is option A.