NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyBiological ClassificationPractice
Which group includes diatoms and golden algae?
Options
- ADinoflagellates
- BChrysophytes
- CEuglenoids
- DSlime moulds
Correct answer
B. Chrysophytes
Step-by-step solution
According to R. H. Whittaker's five-kingdom classification, all unicellular eukaryotes are placed in the kingdom Protista which is divided into five classes. Diatoms and golden algae are placed in Chrysophytes. They are microscopic and floats passively in the water current.