Multiple choice

Which of the following statements about protistan algae are incorrect? A. They are heterotrophic and one of the major components of phytoplanktons. B. They are only neustonic in nature. C. The cell is surrounded by a cell wall and possesses gelatinous matrix around the cell wall. D. Distinct chloroplasts are absent. E. Pyrenoids are present in protistan algae.

  1. A, B and D

  2. B, D and E

  3. A, B and E

  4. C, D and E
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Statement A is not true because they are autotrophic. Statement B is not true because they are found in fresh water, marine water, benthic and neustonic regions. Statement D is not true because they have a distinct chloroplast for photosynthesis.

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