NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyBiological ClassificationPractice
Read the following statements about golden algae and select the one which is false.
Options
- AGolden algae are chrysophytes
- BThey belong to Plantae
- CThey include desmids
- DThey have autotrophic mode of nutrition
Correct answer
B. They belong to Plantae
Step-by-step solution
Chrysophytes include diatoms and golden algae (desmids). They are found in freshwater as well as in marine environments. They are unicellular and eukaryotic and are included kingdom Protista. They are photosynthetic and can produce their own food.