Which of the following statement(s) about algae is/are correct?
(i) Algae are chlorophyll bearing simple, thalloid, heterotrophic and aquatic (both fresh water and marine) organisms.
(ii) Algae reproduce by vegetative means only.
(iii) Fusion of two gametes dissimilar in size is termed as oogamous.
(iv) A few of the massive forms of algae such as kelps, form massive plant bodies.
(v) Algae are not useful to man.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsAlgae are chlorophyll bearing simple, thalloid, autotrophic and largely aquatic organisms. They reproduce by vegetative, asexual and sexual methods. Fusion of two gametes dissimilar in size is termed as anisogamous.
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