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Which of the following is not correctly matched :–

A

Heterocyst = `N_2`-fixation structure of B.G.A.

B

Hormogonia = Reproductive structure of B.G.A

C

Floridean starch = Stored food of brown algae

D

Cyanophycean starch = Stored food of B.G.A.

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To solve the question "Which of the following is not correctly matched?", we will analyze each option provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Analyze Option 1: Heterocyst** - Heterocysts are specialized cells found in certain cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) that are involved in nitrogen fixation. - **Conclusion**: This option is correctly matched. 2. **Analyze Option 2: Hormogonia** - Hormogonia are motile filaments that are formed by some cyanobacteria and are involved in vegetative reproduction. - **Conclusion**: This option is also correctly matched. 3. **Analyze Option 3: Floridian Starch** - Floridian starch is the stored food in red algae (rhodophytes), not brown algae. - **Conclusion**: This option is incorrectly matched. 4. **Analyze Option 4: Cyanophycine Starch** - Cyanophycine starch is indeed the stored food of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). - **Conclusion**: This option is correctly matched. ### Final Answer: The option that is not correctly matched is **Option 3: Floridian starch and brown algae**. ---
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