NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyPlant KingdomPractice
In Phaeophyceae, the spores (zoospores) are
Options
- Apyriform and bear 2 flagella (one longitudinal and another transverse)
- Bpear-shaped and bear 2 flagella that are laterally attached
- Cpyriform and bear 2-8, equal and apical flagella
- Dpear-shaped and bear 2-8, equal and apical flagella
Correct answer
B. pear-shaped and bear 2 flagella that are laterally attached
Step-by-step solution
Phaeophyceae or the brown algae inhabit the marine environment. These organisms show sexual as well as asexual means of reproduction wherein the sexual reproduction may be monogamous, isogamous, or anisogamous whereas the asexual reproduction takes place with the help of bi-flagellate zoospores that are pear-shaped and have two unequal flagella laterally attached to it.