Multiple choice

Auxospores and hormocysts are formed, respectively, by

  1. some cyanobacteria and many diatoms

  2. several diatoms and a few cyanobacteria

  3. several cyanobacteria and several diatoms

  4. some diatoms and several cyanobacteria
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B Correct answer
Explanation

 Auxospores and hormocysts are form, respectively, by several diatoms and a few cyanobacteria. Auxospores typically play a role in growth processes, sexual reproduction or dormancy in some species of diatoms. Hormocysts are the specialised structures found in cyanobacteria which help in reproduction.

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