In numerical taxonomy:
I. computers are used and all the observable characters are taken into consideration.
II. hundreds of characters can be considered together and each character is given equal importance.
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. both I and II are incorrect

Subtopic:  Classification System: I |
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Identify the incorrect statement regarding classification of plants given by George Bentham and Joseph Dalton Hooker:
1. It is a natural system of classification.
2. It totally disregarded the external characters and did not include them to classify plants.
3. It used internal features like structure, anatomy, embryology and phytochemistry.
4. It was based on natural affinities among the organisms.
Subtopic:  Classification System: II |
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Match each item in Column I with one in Column II and select the correct match as your answer from the coders given:
COLUMN I
[Classification method]
COLUMN II
[Feature used]
A. Artificial P. Evolutionary relationships
B. Phylogenetic Q.  Gross morphological characters
C. Chemotaxonomy R. Chemical constituents of plants
D. Cytotaxonomy S. Chromosome number, structure and behaviour

Codes
A B C D
1. P Q S R
2. Q P R S
3. R S P Q
4. S R Q P
Subtopic:  Classification System: II |
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The form and size of algae is highly variable. Which of the following will not be true?
I. Volvox is a colonial alga.
II. Ulothrix and Spirogyra do not form filaments.
III. Kelps form massive plants bodies.

1. Only II 2. Only III
3. Both I and II 4. Both II and III
Subtopic:  Algae |
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Identify the incorrectly matched pair:

Alga Sexual reproduction
I. Ulothrix Isogamous; non-flagellated gametes
II. Spirogyra Isogamous; flagellated gametes
III. Udorina Anisogamous
IV. Fucus Oogamous
 
1. Only III 2. I, II and III
3. Only I and II 4. Only III and IV
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Consider the given statements:
I: Algin is a hydrocolloid derived from brown algae
II: Carrageen is a hydrocolloid derived from green algae
III: Agar is a complex polysaccharide derived from red algae, Gelidium and Gracilaria
1. I is correct; II is incorrect; III is incorrect
2. I is incorrect; II is correct; III is correct
3. I is incorrect; II is correct; III is incorrect
4. I is correct; II is incorrect; III is correct
Subtopic:  Algae |
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Which of the following is not an example of an edible alga?

1. Porphyra 2. Laminaria
3. Sargassum 4. Amanita
Subtopic:  Algae |
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Consider the two statements regarding Chlorella:
Statement I: It is single-celled green algae.
Statement II: It is used as a food supplement.
1. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
2. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
3. Statement I and Statement II are correct
4. Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
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Which of the following will not be true for members of Chlorophyceae?
1. The photosynthetic pigments are located within definite chloroplasts.
2. Choloroplast are discoid in shape in all members of Chlorophyceae.
3. Most of the members have one or more storage bodies called pyrenoids, containing proteins besides starch, located in the chloroplasts.
4. Some green algae may store food in the form of oil droplets.
Subtopic:  Chlorophyceae: Green Algae: I |
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Which of the following feature given in column I is not correctly matched with its correct description given in Column II with respect to members of Chlorophyceae?
COLUMN I COLUMN II
1. Main photosynthetic pigment Chlorophyll a, b
2. Cell wall Inner layer of cellulose and outer layer of pectose
3. Stored food Starch
4. Flagellar number and insertion 2-8. unequal. basal
Subtopic:  Chlorophyceae: Green Algae: II |
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