JCECE Medical JCECE Medical Solved Paper-2002

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    Which of the following algae shows physiological anisogamy?

    A)  Spirogyra

    B)  Ulothrix

    C)  Volvox          

    D)  All of these

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     The sexual reproduction in Spirogyra   is accomplished by conjugation. It is of two types i.e., scalariform and lateral conjugation. The gametes of Spirogyra are distinguishable by their degree of motality. This difference in behaviour    is    called    physiological anisogamy           Sexual reproduction in Ulothrix is isogamous type . The fusion takes place between gametes of one filament with those of the other having a different genetic constitution. Sexual reproduction in Volvox is of advanced type i.e., with well developed oogamy. The male gametangia (gamete bearing) are called, antheridia or androgonia while the female oogonia.


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