NEET Previous Year Question

Which of the following algae contains mannitol as reserve food material?

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: D. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. AGracilaria
  2. BVolvox
  3. CUlothrix
  4. DEctocarpus

Correct answer: D

Solution

(d) Mannitol and Laminarin are reserved food material of brown algae or phaeophyceae. Among the given options, Ectocarpus is brown algae. Ulothrix and Volvox are green algae. Gracilaria is red algae.

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