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Spirogyra is a kind of – Spirogyra is an alga

OPSC OAS 2020 PrelimsScience & TechnologyQuestion 18

Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2020 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.

Question

Spirogyra is a kind of:

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Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: (A) Algae

  • Spirogyra is a type of green algae (Chlorophyta) commonly found in freshwater habitats such as ponds, lakes, ditches, and slow-moving streams.
  • It is also popularly known as "pond silk", "pond scum", or "water silk" because of its slimy, silky, and filamentous appearance in water.

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