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What is the basis of classification of algae?

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When and where does reduction division take place in the life cycle of a liverwort, a moss, a fern, a gymnosperm and an angiosperm?

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Name three groups of plants that bear archegonia. Briefly describe the life cycle of any one of them.

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Mention the ploidy of the following: protonemal cell of a moss; primary endosperm nucleus in dicot, leaf cell of a moss; prothallus cell of a ferm; gemma cell in Marchantia; meristem cell of monocot, ovum of a liverwort, and zygote of a fern.

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Write a note on economic importance of algae and gymnosperms.

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Both gymnosperms and angiosperms bear seeds, then why are they classified separately? 

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What is heterospory? Briefly comment on its significance. Give two examples.

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Explain briefly the following terms with suitable examples:
(i) protonema
(ii) antheridium
(iii) archegonium
(iv) diplontic
(v) sporophyll
(vi) isogamy

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9.

Differentiate between the following:
Red algae and brown algae


Red algae and brown algae Red algae Brown algae:

Brown algae

Red algae

1. Major pigment is chlorophyll a, c and fucoxanthin.

1. Major pigment is chlorophyll a, d and phycoerytherin.

2.  Mannitol and laminarin is the stored food.

2. Floridean starch is the stored food.

3. Cell wall is made up of cellulose and align.

3. Cell wall is made up of cellulose, pectin and poly-sulphate esters.

4. Flagella present

4. Flagella absent

5. Usually found in brackish water or slat water.

5. Usually found in salt water and some in fresh water.

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10.

Differentiate between the following:
liverworts and moss

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