Trusted by millions of Kenyans
LoginRegister
Study resources on Kenyaplex

Get ready-made curriculum aligned revision materials

Exam papers, notes, holiday assignments and topical questions – all aligned to the Kenyan curriculum.

Browse exam papers
Or go directly to:
Class notes Holiday assignments Topical questions Other resources

Explain the various ways in which Thallus structure occurs.

Explain the various ways in which Thallus structure occurs.

Answers

Kavungya
1. Unicellular (simplest form) – which may be motile or non motile (coccoid)

2. Colonial forms – An aggregation of cells acting as a single unit
Cells are interdependent

3. Filamentous thallus
(i) Simple unbranched filament
(ii) Branched thallus

4. Siphonaceous – Plant body is coenocytic (multinudeate and aseptate)
- Form septa at the time of reproduction

5. Parenchymatous thallus
- These are the most advanced among the algae
Some like heterocysts fix nitrogen into the soil (a filamentous group).
Kavungya answered the question on March 12, 2019 at 14:07

Answer Attachments

Next: State and explain FOUR categories of Metaphysics.

Previous: Discuss three schools of thoughts in epistemology of Education.

View more General Microbiology Questions and Answers  |  Return to Questions Index

Exams With Marking Schemes

Related Questions