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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Plant Kingdom

Question:

Which of the following is not an example of green algae?

Options:

Chlamydomonas

Volvox

Ulothrix

Dictyota

Correct Answer:

Dictyota

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) - Dictyota

The members of Chlorophyceae are commonly called green algae. The plant body may be unicellular, colonial, or filamentous. They are usually grass green due to the dominance of pigments chlorophyll a and b. Some commonly found green algae are- Chlamydomonas, Volvox, Ulothrix, Spirogyra, and Chara.

The members of Phaeophyceae or brown algae are found primarily in marine habitats. They show great variation in size and form. The common forms are Ectocarpus, Dictyota, Laminaria, Sargassum, and Fucus.