Q4 / 200 · NEET 2009 (Screening) · Botany

Mannitol is the stored food in of

  • A
    Chara
  • B
    Porphyra
  • Correct answer
    C
    Fucus
  • D
    Graciltaria

Solution

Fucus belongs to class-Phaeophyceae, in which reserve food is found in form of laminarin, mannitol and oil. Chara belongs to class-Chlorophyceae, in which reserve food is found in form of starch and oil. Porphyra and Gracillaria belong to class-Rhodophyceae, in which reserve food is found in form of floridean starch and Galactan- $\mathrm{SO}_4$ polymers.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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