Algin, carrageen and proteins are obtained from
red algae, brown algae, green algae respectively.
brown algae, red algae, green algae respectively.
red algae, green algae, brown algae respectively.
green algae, brown algae, red algae respectively.
Correct Answer :
B. brown algae, red algae, green algae respectively.
Certain marine brown and red algae produce large amounts of hydrocolloids (water holding substances), e.g., algin (brown algae) and carrageen (red algae) which are used commercially. Chlorella and Spirullina are unicellular green algae, which are rich in proteins and used as food supplements even by space travellers.
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Read the following statements and answer the question.
(i) Sporophytic generation is represented only by the one-celled zygote.
(ii) Meiosis in the zygote results in the formation of haploid spores.
(iii) The dominant, photosynthetic phase in such plants is free-living gametophyte.
(iv) Many algae such as Volvox, Spirogyra and some species of Chlamydomonas represent this pattern.
Which of the following pattern of life cycle of plant is described by the above statements ?
Haplontic
Diplontic
Haplo-diplontic
None of these
Protonema
is a stage of gametophytic generation.
is a creeping, green, branched and develops directly from a spore.
produces lateral bud which forms leafy plant body.
All of the above
Match the column I with column II and choose the option which shows its correct combination.
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| (Pattern of life cycle in plant) | (Examples) |
| A. Haplontic | I. Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, life cycle Ectocarpus, Polysiphonia, Kelps |
| B. Diplontic | II. Seed bearing plants life cycle (Gymnosperm and Angiosperm), Fucus |
| C. Haplo-diplontic | III. Many algae (Volvox, life cycle Spirogyra) and some species of Chlamydomonas |
A III; B II; C I
A I; B II; C III
A II; B I; C III
A III; B I; C II
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about angiosperms ?
(i) In angiosperms or flowering plants, the pollen grains and ovules are developed in specialised structure called flowers.
(ii) They are divided into two classes : the dicotyledons and the monocotyledons.
(iii) The male sex organ in a flower is the pistil or the carpel.
(iv) The female sex organ is the stamen.
Only (i)
Both (i) and (ii)
Both (ii) and (iv)
All of these
If you are asked to classify the various algae into distinct groups then which of the following characters you should choose for the classification ?
Nature of habitat
Structural organization of thallus
Chemical composition of the cell wall
Types of pigments present in the cell.
Which of the following group of plant is being described by the given statements ?
(i) They are plants in which the ovules are not enclosed by any ovary wall and remain exposed before and after fertilization.
(ii) The giant red wood tree Sequoia is one of the tallest tree species of the group.
(iii) The roots are generally tap roots.
(iv) They are heterosporous and they produce haploid microspores and megaspores.
Algae
Bryophytes
Gymnosperms
Pteridophytes
Moss peat is used as a packing material for sending flowers and live plants to distant places because
it reduces transpiration.
it serves as a disinfectant.
it is easily available.
it is hygroscopic.
Which of the following statement(s) is incorrect about mosses ?
The predominant stage of its life cycle is the gametophyte which consists of two stages protonema and leafy stages.
Leafy stage are attached to the soil through unicellular and branched rhizoids.
Sex organs-antheridia and archegonia are produced at the apex of the leafy shoots.
All of the above
Flagellate isogametes and anisogametes are found in
Spirogyra
Fucus
Volvox
Chlamydomonas
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about pteridophytes ?
(i) The main plant body is a sporophyte which is differentiated into true roots and leaves.
(ii) The leaves are small (microphylls) as in ferns or large (macrophylls) as in Selaginella.
(iii) Genera like Selaginella and Salvinia which produce two kinds of sporesmacro (large) and micro (small) spores, are known as heterospores.
(iv) Common examples are Funaria, Polytrichum and Sphagnum.
Both (i) and (ii)
Both (ii) and (iii)
Both (i) and (iii)
All of these
Which one of the following is a correct statement?
Pteridophyte gametophyte has a protonemal and leafy stage.
In gymnosperms, female gametophyte is free-living.
Antheridiophores and archegoniophores are present in pteridophytes.
Origin of seed habit can be traced in pteridophytes.
A bryophyte differs from pteridophytes in having
archegonia.
lack of vascular tissue.
swimming antherozoids.
independent gametophytes.
Consider the following statements regarding the major pigments and stored food in the different groups of algae and choose the correct option
(i) In chlorophyceae, the stored food material is starch and the major pigments are chlorophyll-a and d.
(ii) In phaeophyceae, laminarian is the stored food and major pigments are chlorophyll-a and b.
(iii) In rhodophyceae, floridean starch is the stored food and the major pigments are chlorophyll-a, d and phycoerythrin.
(i) is correct, but (ii) and (iii) are incorrect
(i) and (ii) are correct, but (iii) is incorrect
(i) and (iii) are correct, but (ii) is incorrect
(iii) is correct, but (i) and (ii) are incorrect
Which of the following class of algae is mostly found in salt water ?
Phaeophyceae
Rhodophyceae
Chlorophyceae
Both (a) and (b)
Algin, carrageen and proteins are obtained from
red algae, brown algae, green algae respectively.
brown algae, red algae, green algae respectively.
red algae, green algae, brown algae respectively.
green algae, brown algae, red algae respectively.
Match column-I with column-II and choose the correct option.
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| A. Amphibian of the | I. Sphagnum plant kingdom |
| B. Specialized structures | II. Angiosperms in liverworts for asexual reproduction |
| C. Monocotyledons and | III. Bryophytes dicotyledons |
| D. A plant which has | IV. Gemmae capacity to holding water |
A III; B IV; C I; D II
A III; B IV; C II; D I
A IV; B III; C II; D I
A III; B II; C IV; D I
A universal feature of the life cycle of plants is
morphologically identical haploid and diploid stages.
genetically identical haploid and diploid stages.
alteration of generations between heteromorphic haploid gametophytes and diploid sporophytes.
none of the above
Match column-I with column-II and choose the correct option.
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| A. Phaeophyceae | I. Have an elaborate mechanism of spore dispersal |
| B. Rhodophyceae | II. first terrestrial plant with vascular tissue-phloem and xylem |
| C. Mosses | III. Asexual reproduction by biflagellate zoosposes |
| D. Pteridophytes | IV. Polysiphonia, Porphyra, Gracilaria |
A III; B IV; C I; D II
A IV; B III; C I; D II
A IV; B III; C II; D I
A IV; B I; C III; D II
In class phaeophyceae, the plant body is usually attached to the substratum by a A and has a stalk, the B and leaf like photosynthetic organ-the C .
A holdfast, B stipe, C frond
A stipe, B holdfast, C frond
A frond, B stipe, C holdfast
A stipe, B frond, C holdfast
Which of the following groups of plants play an important role in plant succession on bare rocks/soil ?
Algae
Bryophytes
Pteridophytes
Gymnosperms
Which one of the following term is correctly matched with their definition in Pinus ?
Monoecious Male (microsporangiate) and female (megasporangiate) cones are produced on same plant.
Monoecious Male and female sporophylls borne on same strobilus.
Dioecious Male and female cones are produced on different plants.
Monoecious Micro and megasporocarp develop on same plant.
Match column-I with column-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below.
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| (Group of Planet Kingdom) | (Examples) |
| A. Algae | I. Solanum tuberosum |
| B. Fungi | II. Equisetum |
| C. Angiosperm | III. Cycas |
| D. Pteridophyte | IV. Chlamydomonas |
| E. Gymnosperm | V. Rhizopus |
A V; B IV; C I; D II; E III
A IV; B V; C I; D II; E III
A IV; B I; C V; D II; E III
A IV; B I; C V; D III; E II
Laminaria (Kelp) and Fucus (Rock weed) are examples of
green algae
brown algae
red algae
golden brown algae
The heterosporous pteridophyte belonging to the class lycopsida is
Selaginella
Psilotum
Equisetum
Pteris
Which of the following pteridophytes belong to class pteropsida?
Equisetum and Psilotum
Lycopodium and Adiantum
Selaginella and Pteris
Pteris and Adiantum
In order to colonize land, plants needed to acquire which of the following characteristics?
A mechanism for moving water throughout the plant.
A mechanism to prevent desiccation of tissues.
An ability to screen ultraviolet radiation.
Both (b) and (c)
Fusion of two gametes which are dissimilar in size is termed as _______.
isogamous
oogamous
anisogamous
agamous
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about gemmae ?
(i) These are specialised structures by which asexual reproduction take place in liverworts.
(ii) They are green, multicellular and asexual buds.
(iii) They develop in small receptacles called gemma cups.
(iv) They detach from parent body and germinate to form new individuals.
(i) and (ii)
(ii) and (iii)
(i), (ii) and (iii)
All of these
What is the similarity between gymnosperms and angiosperms?
Phloem of both have companian cells.
Endosperm is formed before fertilization in both.
Origin of ovule and seed is similar in both.
Both have leaves, stem and roots.
The following statements are associated with one class of algae. Identify the class of algae.
(i) One or more storage bodies called pyrenoids located in the chloroplasts are present in the members of this class.
(ii) They have a rigid cell wall made of an inner layer of cellulose and an outer layer of pectose.
(iii) Asexual reproduction is by flagellated zoospores produced in zoosporangia.
(iv) Chlamydomonas, Volvox, Ulothrix, Spirogyra and Chara are commonly found members of this class.
Chlorophyceae
Rhodophyceae
Phaeophyceae
None of these