In chlorophytes the main energy stores are__________?

Correct answer: B. Starch

  • A. Cellulose
  • B. Starch
  • C. Glycogen
  • D. All of these

Explanation

Green algae store photosynthetic carbohydrate mainly as starch, often in association with their chloroplasts. Glycogen is the common storage carbohydrate in fungi and animals, so students may choose c by applying the storage pattern of those groups to algae.

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