Read the following statements and choose the set of correct statements regarding Phaeophyceae:A. Asexual reproduction occurs usually by biflagellate zoospores.B. Sexual reproduction is by oogamous method only.C. Stored food is in the form of carbohydrates which is either mannitol or laminarin.D. The major pigments found are chlorophyll a, c and carotenoids and xanthophyll.E. Vegetative cells have a cellulosic wall, usually covered on the outside by gelatinous coating of algin.
- AB, C, D and E only
- BA, C, D and E only
- CA, B, C and E only
- DA, B, C and D only
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Statement B is incorrect because sexual reproduction in brown algae can be isogamous, anisogamous, or oogamous. All other statements are correct.