Download the app

Questions  

Identify the incorrect statement w.r.t Cyanobacteria.

a
They can cause algal bloom in water bodies.
b
Filamentous form consists of many cells in a row called trichome surrounded by mucilaginous sheath.
c
They are only aquatic forms.
d
Centroplasm is colourless.

detailed solution

Correct option is C

The cyanobacteria are unicellular, colonial or filamentous, freshwater/marine or terrestrial algae.They can cause algal bloom in water bodies.Filamentous form of cyanobacteria consists of many cells in a row called trichome surrounded by mucilaginous sheath.The cytoplasm of cyanobacteria can be divided into the central centroplasm and the peripheral chromoplasm. The centroplasm contains the genetc material and the chromoplasm contains the pigments.

Talk to our academic expert!

+91

Are you a Sri Chaitanya student?


Similar Questions

Read the following statements and identify the organisms.
(a) They have chlorophyll a similar to green plants.
(b) They often form blooms in polluted water bodies.
(c) They can fix atmospheric nitrogen.


phone icon
whats app icon