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2021 · Q19
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Plant Kingdom question

2021 · Q19

NEETBiologyPlant KingdomMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following algae contains mannitol as reverse food material?
  1. A
    Ulothrix
  2. B
    Ectocarpus
  3. C
    Gracilaria
  4. D
    Volvox
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Correct answer: B

Ectocarpus is a brown alga belongs to the class Phaeophyceae. Members of this class have mannitol and laminarin as stored food mterial.

Ulothrix and Volvox belong to Chlorophyceae (green algae). Members of this class have starch as reserve food material. Gracilaria is a member of red algae (Rhodophyceae). This class is characterised by having floridean starch as stored food material.

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