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JAMB Biology 1984 Question 4

Question 4

Viruses, Monera, Protista and Fungi

Spirogyra and Mucor can be grouped together as Thallophyta because

  1. A.they are unicellular organisms
  2. B.their spores could be dispersed by wind
  3. C.they are capable of living independent lives
  4. D.they reproduce sexually only
  5. E.their bodies are made up of thallus and filaments alternatively.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (their bodies are made up of thallus and filaments alternatively.)

Explanation

Thallophytes have a simple body (a thallus) that is not divided into root, stem and leaves; both Spirogyra and Mucor have simple filamentous bodies of this kind.