BVP Medical BVP Medical Solved Paper-2014

  • question_answer
    Which of the following organism is commonly called as pond silk?

    A)  Spirogyra                           

    B)  Ufothnx

    C)  Ectocarpus                        

    D)  Sargassum

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                     Spirogyra is known as pond silk. The cells of this alga are longer than their breadth. The cell wall is two layered which is composed of cellulose (inner) and pectose (outer). When pectose (outer wall) comes in contact with water, it give the filament slimmy or slippery appearance. Therefore alga is called as pond silk.


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