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Topic: Monera, Protista and Fungi· Diversity in Living World

Which of the following statements is correct ?

1. Fusion of two cells is called Karyogamy.

2. Fusion of protoplasms between two motile on non-motile gametes is called plasmogamy.

3. Organisms that depend on living plants are called saprophytes.

4. Some of the organisms can fix atmospheric nitrogen in specialized cells called sheath cells.

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Answer: 2. Fusion of protoplasms between two motile on non-motile gametes is called plasmogamy.

Check each statement.

  • Fusion of two cells is cell fusion (plasmogamy), and fusion of nuclei is karyogamy. Statement 1 is wrong.
  • Fusion of protoplasms of two gametes is plasmogamy. Correct.
  • Organisms that depend on living plants are parasites, not saprophytes. Wrong.
  • Nitrogen is fixed in heterocysts, not sheath cells. Wrong.
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