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BOT 102 MORPHOLOGY OF NON-VASCULAR PLANTS Objective Question

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Filamentous algae can be either unbranched or branched. Which pair of genera represents examples of unbranched filamentous algae according to the document?
Options
A Oscillatoria and Spirogyra
Correct Answer
B Stigeoclonium and Bulbochaete
C Pediastrum and Volvox
D Laminaria and Fucus
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 8 explicitly states: 'Filaments can be unbranched (Oscillatoria, Spirogyra) or branched (Stigeoclonium, Bulbochaete)'.

Hint

Refer to the filamentous algae section and distinguish between the examples for unbranched versus branched types on page 8.

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