Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is 'false' regarding algae?

  1. It is seen in ponds as slimy green patches.

  2. It is green in colour.

  3. It performs photosynthesis.

  4. It is saprotrophic.

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Algae are slimy green organisms present in ponds. Moist forms of algae can perform photosynthesis and are thus, autotrophic. Saprotrophic nutrition is the mode of nutrition in which an organism lives on dead and decaying organic matter to draw nutrition. Therefore, it is an incorrect statement.

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