Which one of the following statements is wrong?

1. Algin and carrageenan are products of algae
2. Agar-agar is obtained from Gelidium and Gracilaria
3. Chlorella and Spirulina are used as space food
4. Mannitol is stored food in Rhodophyceae
Subtopic:  Algae | Rhodophyceae: Red Algae and Importance of Algae |
 91%
Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2015
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Which one of the following shows isogamy with non-flagellated gametes?

1. Sargassum

2. Ectocarpus

3. Ulothrix

4. Spirogyra

Subtopic:  Algae |
 78%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2014
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An alga which can be employed as food for human beings:

1. Ulothrix

2. Chlorella

3. Spirogyra

4. Polysiphonia

Subtopic:  Algae | Chlorophyceae: Green Algae: I | Chlorophyceae: Green Algae: II | Chlorophyceae: Green Algae: III |
 86%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2014
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Isogamous condition with non-flagellated gametes are found in:
1. Spirogyra
2. Volvox
3. Fucus
4. Chlamydomonas
Subtopic:  Algae |
 87%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2013
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Select the wrong statement:

1. Anisogametes differ either in structure, function or behaviour
2. In Oomycetes, the female gamete is smaller and motile, while the male gamete is larger and non-motile
3. Chlamydomonas exhibits both isogamy and anisogamy and Fucus shows oogamy
4. Isogametes are similar in structure, function and behaviour

Subtopic:  Algae |
 79%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2013
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Which one of the following is wrongly matched? 
1. Spirogyra -Motile gametes
2. Sargassum - Chlorophyll C 
3. Basidiomycetes - Puffballs 
4. Nostoc- Water blooms 
Subtopic:  Algae |
 63%
Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2013
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If you are asked to classify the various algae into distinct groups, which of the following characters you should choose?

1. Types of pigments present in the cell
2. Nature of stored food materials in the cell
3. Structural organisation of thallus
4. Chemical compositions of the cell wall
Subtopic:  Algae |
 74%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2007
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