Which of the following statements is / are true about slime moulds?

They are chlorophyllous

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They are parasitic

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Their spores have cell wall

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They resemble fungi but not protozoan

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Solution

The correct option is C Their spores have cell wall
Slime molds move, and lack chitin in their cell walls. They are now classified as belonging to the Kingdom Protista (Protoctista). Whereas, a plasmodial slime mold is enclosed within a single membrane without walls.

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