Question

Which one of the following is an algae?

• A. Mucor
• B. Lichen
• C. Mushroom
• D. Spirogyra

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Spirogyra

The correct option is D.

Explanation of correct option:

Algae

1. Mostly seen in water.
2. Has chlorophyll and prepare their own food.
3. Unicellular – Chlamydomonas.
4. Filamentous – spirogyra

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Mucor, Mushroom and Rhizopus are saprophytes as they feed on dead and decaying matter.
2. Can be unicellular or yeast, filamentous fungi is called mucor.

Option B:

1. Association between algae and fungi is called lichen.
2. Algal partner provides food material to the fungal partner, fungal partner provides protection and shelter.

Option C:

1. Mucor, Mushroom and Rhizopus are saprophytes as they feed on dead and decaying matter.
2. Can be unicellular or yeast, filamentous fungi is called mucor.

Spirogyra is an algae.