Plant Kingdom Question 77

Question: Of the following group which secrete and deposit calcium carbonate and appear like corals [Kerala CET 2003]

Options:

A) Red algae

B) Brown algae

C) Blue green algae

D) All of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Some red algae deposit calcium carbonate on their surface.

They are called coralline algae e.g., Corallina.

They help to develop coral reefs alongwith corals.