Class 11 Biology MCQ – Plant Kingdom – Algae-2

This set of Class 11 Biology Chapter 3 Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Plant Kingdom – Algae-2”.

1. Which of the following modes are used by spirogyra to reproduce?
a) Fragmentation
b) Multiple fission
c) Spore formation
d) Binary fission
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Answer: a
Explanation: In fragmentation, a parent organism breaks into a fragment and each fragment gives a new individual. Spirogyra uses fragmentation to reproduction.

2. During unfavourable conditions, the outer layer that is formed in chlamydomonas is called as ______
a) Cyst
b) Nuclear membrane
c) Cell wall
d) Cellular membrane
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Answer: a
Explanation: During unfavourable conditions, an outer layer that is formed outside chlamydomonas is called cyst. These unfavourable conditions allow multiple fission inside the cyst.

3. Which among the following is an incorrect statement?
a) Multiple fission is a process through which many individuals are produced by repeated nuclear division
b) Multiple fission takes place under suitable conditions
c) During multiple fission, an outer layer called cyst is formed
d) Nucleus divides repeatedly and new individuals are formed inside the cyst after which cyst breaks to release new individuals
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Answer: b
Explanation: Multiple fission is a process through which many individuals are produced by repeated nuclear division. Multiple fission takes place under unfavourable conditions. During multiple fission, an outer layer called cyst is formed. Nucleus divides repeatedly and new individuals are formed inside the cyst after which cyst breaks to release new individuals.
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4. Which among the following is an incorrect statement?
a) Most of the algae reproduce using spore formation
b) Asexual spores are called as zoo-spores and the reproductive part in algae is called zoosporangium
c) Under favourable conditions, these organisms germinate to form new organism
d) Zoo-spores are non-motile and flagellated
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Answer: d
Explanation: Most of the algae reproduce using spore formation. Asexual spores are called as zoo-spores and the reproductive part in algae is called zoosporangium. Under favourable conditions, these organisms germinate to form new organism. Zoo-spores are motile and flagellated.

5. Reproduction in humans is an example of _______
a) Isogamous
b) Anisogamous
c) Oogamous
d) Sapiogamous
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Answer: c
Explanation: In oogamous mode of reproduction, the larger gamete is non-motile and smaller gamete is motile. In humans, sperms being the smaller gamete are motile and the egg being the larger gamete is non-motile. Therefore, reproduction in humans is an example of oogamous reproduction.
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6. The male gamete in sexual reproduction of algae is called as _______
a) Antherozoid
b) Egg
c) Basidiogamete
d) Zoosperm
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Answer: b
Explanation: The male gamete in sexual reproduction of algae is called antherozoid and the female gamete is called egg. These two gametes fuse to form a zygote which will further develop to form spores.

7. Gelidium and Gracilaria is used in the formation of _______
a) Agar
b) Vinegar
c) Yoghurt
d) Beer
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Answer: a
Explanation: Gelidium and Gracilaria is used in the formation of Agar. Agar is used in the preparation of ice-creams and jellies. Apart from the preparation of ice-creams, agar has different uses in both industries and in research.
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8. Which among the following is incorrect?
a) Algae help in increasing oxygen levels in the environment
b) Chlorella and Spirullina are multi-cellular algae that are rich proteins and are used as food supplements for space travelers
c) Chlorophyceae comprise algae that contain chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b
d) Chlorophyceae store food as proteins, starch or as oil droplets
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Answer: b
Explanation: Algae help in increasing oxygen levels in the environment. Chlorella and Spirullina are multi-cellular algae that are rich proteins and are used as food supplements for space travelers. Chlorophyceae comprise algae that contain chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b. Chlorophyceae store food as proteins, starch or as oil droplets.

9. The storage bodies present in chloroplasts of chlorophyceae are called as ________
a) Pyrenoids
b) Carragen
c) Stroma
d) Alga
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Answer: a
Explanation: In chlorophyceae, chloroplasts contain storage bodies called Pyrenoids. Pyrenoids consists of proteins and starch. Chlorophyceae sometimes store food as oil droplets.
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10. The color in Phaecophyceae depends on the amount of xanthophyll and fucoxanthin.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: The color in Phaecophyceae depends on the amount of xanthophylls and fucoxanthin. Their colors vary from olive green to different shades of brown depending on the amount of pigments present.

11. Food is stored in Phaecophyceae as ___________
a) Starch
b) Laminol
c) Glucose
d) Fructose
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Answer: b
Explanation: In Phaecophyceae, food is stored in the form of complex carbohydrates like laminol and manitol. Sometimes food is also stored as oil droplets in phaecophyceae.

12. A leaf like photosynthetic organ in Phaecophyceae is called as ________
a) Frond
b) Stipe
c) Holdfast
d) Algin
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Answer: a
Explanation: The vegetative cells in Phaecophyceae are made up of two layers with the inner one being made of cellulose and the other being made of gelatinous coating of algin. A leaf like photosynthetic organ in Phaecophyceae is called as frond. They also have a stalk called stipe and a substratum called as holdfast.

13. Rhodophyceae is also called as red algae because of the presence of a pigment called r-phycoerythrin.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: Rhodophyceae are also called as red algae because of the presence of a red pigment called r-phycoerythrin. They are mostly found in marine water and float on the surface of the water.

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