Algae are known to reproduce asexually by a variety of spores u

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51.

What observable features in Trypanosoma would make you classify it under kingdom Protista?

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52.

Algae are known to reproduce asexually by a variety of spores under different  environmental conditions. Name these spores and the conditions under which they are produced.


Algae produce different spores under different conditions:

Type of Spores Description Conditions for production
Zoospore Mobile spores with flagella Formed under favourable conditions
Aplanospore Non-motile spores without flagella Formed  under unfavourable conditions. 
Hynospore Spores having thick walls for protection
Formed  under unfavourable conditions. 
Akinetes Resting cells formed from the vegetative cells
Formed  under unfavourable conditions. 
Statospores  Similar to akinetes and found in ddiatoms
Formed  under unfavourable conditions. 
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53.

Apart from chlorophyll, algae have several other pigments in their chloroplast. What pigments are found in blue-green, red and brown algae that are responsible for their characteristic colours?

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54.

Make a list of algae ;that have commercial value as the source of food, chemicals, medicines and fodder.

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55.

Name some fungi of commercial importance:

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56.

Chrysophytes, euglenoids, dinoflagellates and slime moulds are included in the kingdom

  • Protista

  • Fungi

  • Animalia

  • Animalia

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57.

The primitive prokaryotes responsible for the production of biogas from the dung of ruminant animals, include the 

  • thermoacidophiles

  • methanogens

  • eubacteria

  • eubacteria

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58.

Which of the following statements is wrong for viroids?

  • They are smaller than viruses

  • They cause infections

  • Their RNA is of high molecular weight

  • Their RNA is of high molecular weight

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59.

Which of the following is wrongly matched in the given table?

  • Microbe Product Application
    Monascus purpureus Statins Lowering of blood cholesterol
  • Microbe Product Application
    Streptococcus Streptokkinase Removal of clot from blood vessel
  • Microbe Product Application
    Clostridium buylicum Lipase Removal of oil stains
  • Microbe Product Application
    Clostridium buylicum Lipase Removal of oil stains
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60.

Select the wrong statement

  • Isogametes are similar in structure, function and behaviour

  • Anisogamets differ either in structure, function and behaviour

  • In oomycetes female gamete is smaller and motile, while male gamete is larger and non-motile

  • In oomycetes female gamete is smaller and motile, while male gamete is larger and non-motile

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