Which of the following is the green algae?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Chlorophyceae.
Chlorophyceae is the group of green algae. Green algae, classified under the phylum Chlorophyta, are characterized by their green color due to chlorophyll pigments. Examples include Chlorella and Spirogyra, which are important in aquatic ecosystems as primary producers. Liverworts, Rhodophyceae (red algae), and Phaeophyceae (brown algae) are different types of plants and algae, with liverworts being non-vascular plants and Rhodophyceae and Phaeophyceae representing red and brown algae, respectively.