Cilia & flagella are absent in life cycle of :–

Biology Biological Classification Kingdom–Plantae, Animalia and Algae Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 21, 2026

Red algae

Brown algae

Green algae

Red algae & B.G.A.

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Red algae (Rhodophyta) have no motile stages, so cilia and flagella are absent.

Blue-green algae (B.G.A./Cyanobacteria) are prokaryotic and also lack cilia and flagella in their life cycle. Hence both groups are correct.

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