Multiple choice

Classification of algae into 11 classes was made by Fritsch on the basis of flagellation, pigmentation and type of reserve food. Which of the following is the main criteria used in algal classification/ grouping of algae?

  1. Chemical composition of cell wall

  2. Type of pigmentation of cell wall

  3. Nature of food storage

  4. Shape and colony formation
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Explanation

Type of pigmentation of cell wall is the main criterion on the basis of which different forms of algae have been classified like red, green and brown algae.

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