Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 42

Question: During rainy seasons, the ground becomes slippery due to dense growth of

[BHU 1999]

Options:

A) Lichens

B) Bacteria

C) Green algae

D) Cyanobacteria

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Blue green algae or cyanobacteria synthesize a gelatinous mass around themselves, enclosing multiple filaments.

This causes the surface area on which they thrive to be slippery So, the correct answer is ‘cyanobacteria’