Q.
Which of the following combination of characters is true slime moulds?
see full answer
Talk to JEE/NEET 2025 Toppers - Learn What Actually Works!
Real Strategies. Real People. Real Success Stories - Just 1 call away
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya
a
Parasitic, plasmodium with true walls, spores dispersed by air currents.
b
Saprophytic, plasmodium without walls, spores dispersed by water.
c
Parasitic, plasmodium without walls, spores dispersed by water.
d
Saprophytic, plasmodium without walls, spores dispersed by air currents.
answer is D.
(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)
Ready to Test Your Skills?
Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!
Take Free Test
Detailed Solution
Slime moulds are saprophytic protists. Under suitable conditions, they form an aggregation called plasmodium which may grow and spread over several feet. Plasmodium is wall less. During unfavourable conditions, the plasmodium differentiates and forms fruiting bodies bearing spores at their tips. The spores possess true walls. They are extremely resistant and survive for many years, even under adverse conditions. The spores are dispersed by air currents.
Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity