Question

Why is spirogyra commonly called water silk?

Answer 1

Spirogyra is called as a water silk because it secrete mucilage by the dissolution of pectin in the outer layer of cell wall that is shiny and slimy like silk.

Answer 2

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Spirogyra is called as a water silk because it secrete mucilage by the dissolution of pectin in the outer layer of cell wall that is shiny and slimy like silk.