Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 246
Question: Which of the following can be used as bacteriological filter
[JIPMER 2002]
Options:
A) Gelidium
B) Batrachospermum
C) Oscillatoria
D) Cymbella
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Cymbella is an algae belonging to Cymbellacea genera, which can be used as bacteriological filter as they have apical pore field i.e. specialized pores different in size and position.
Gellidium is a thalloid red algae. Batrachospermum is a freshwater red algae. Oscillatoria is a filamentous cyanobacterium which reproduces by fragmentation
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