Q4 / 180 · NEET 2016 (Phase 1) · Botany

Which one of the following statements is wrong?

  • A
    Cyanobacteria are also called blue - green algae
  • B
    Golden algae are also called desmids
  • Correct answer
    C
    Eubacteria are also called false bacteria
  • D
    Phycomycetes are also called algal fungi

Solution

Eubacteria are the true bacteria, which lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles like mitochondria, chloroplast, etc. Bacteria are cosmopolitan. They can survive almost everywhere, including the bottom of oceans, our month, acidic and alkaline environment, hot springs, puddles, on glaciers, surface water, soil, foodstuffs, petroleum, rubbish, manure, the surface of plants, the surface of animals, body cavities, intestinal tracts of animals, etc.

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

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