Question

algae are- i. thallophytic ii. non chlorophyllus iii. autophytic which one of the following is correct? a)i& ii b) ii & iii c) i& iii d) i,ii,iii​

Answer 1

Answer:

Assertion is true but reason is false.According to Eichlcr's classification, plant kingdom is divided into two subdivisions cryptogamac and phanerogamae. Ciyptogamae has 3 divisions thallophyta, bryophyta and pteridophyta. Thallophyta in turn is divided into 2 classes, algae and fungi. As both these groups have generally undifferentiated plant body (not differentiated into true root, stem and leaves) they are called thallophyta. Also they are non vascular plants. But algae are chlorophyllous and hence show autotrophic mode of nutrition ie can prepare their own food. But fungi are non-chlorophyllous and cannot prepare their own food So they are heterotrophic in nature.