Which of the following statements is incorrect?

  • A
    Algae increase the level of dissolved $O_2$ in their immediate environment.
  • B
    Algin is obtained from red algae and carrageenan from brown algae.
  • C
    Agar-agar is obtained from Gelidium and Gracilaria.
  • D
    Laminaria and Sargassum are used as food.

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Identify the correct match regarding the structure of algae.

Read the following statements and choose the set of correct statements: In the members of Phaeophyceae,
$A$. Asexual reproduction occurs usually by biflagellate zoospores.
$B$. Sexual reproduction is by oogamous method only.
$C$. Stored food is in the form of carbohydrates which is either mannitol or laminarin.
$D$. The major pigments found are chlorophyll $a$,$c$ and carotenoids and xanthophyll.
$E$. Vegetative cells have a cellulosic wall,usually covered on the outside by gelatinous coating of algin.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

How many of the following algae belong to the category of red algae?
Polysiphonia,Gelidium,Laminaria,Spirogyra,Porphyra,Fucus,Chlamydomonas,Polytrichum

The cell wall of algae is composed of which of the following substances?

Which of the following organisms exhibits a haplontic life cycle?

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