Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 41
Question: Blue-green algae belong to
[CPMT 1982]
Options:
A) Myxomycetes
B) The eukaryota
C) The prokaryota
D) Neither the eukaryota nor the prokaryota
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Blue-green algae, also known as Cyanophyta, is now known as Cyanobacteria, a phylum of bacteria. This is due to the fact that this clade is made up of prokaryotic species.
Blue-green algae are the only prokaryotic algae in phycology; the rest are eukaryotes. As a result, they are now classified as bacteria of the Phylum Cyanobacteria.
Therefore, the correct answer is C) The prokaryota.
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