GK QUESTION#3580
Match the columns using the traditional class names.
Read each row across both columns.
| Column A (traditional class name) | Column B (common name) |
|---|---|
| i. Chlorophyceae | a. Brown algae |
| ii. Phaeophyceae | b. Green algae |
| iii. Rhodophyceae | c. Blue-green algae |
| iv. Cyanophyceae | d. Red algae |
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Answer
B. i - b, ii - a, iii - d, iv - c
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The traditional name pairs are Chlorophyceae–green, Phaeophyceae–brown, Rhodophyceae–red and Cyanophyceae–blue-green. Cyanophyceae is a historical name for cyanobacteria, which modern classifications place among bacteria rather than true eukaryotic algae.