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Largest acellular, green,marine alga ,popularly called umbrella plant is

A

Ulva

B

Acetabularia

C

Spirogyra

D

Volvox

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Question**: The question asks for the largest acellular green marine alga that is popularly known as the umbrella plant. 2. **Analyze the Options**: The options provided are: - Option 1: Ulva - Option 2: Acetabularia - Option 3: Spirogyra - Option 4: Walbox 3. **Recall Characteristics of Each Option**: - **Ulva**: Known as sea lettuce, it is a multicellular green alga but not referred to as the umbrella plant. - **Acetabularia**: This is a unicellular green alga that can grow quite large (up to 10 cm) and has an umbrella-like structure at its top, which is why it is called the umbrella plant. - **Spirogyra**: This is a filamentous green alga and does not have an umbrella shape. - **Walbox**: This is not a commonly known alga and is not referred to as the umbrella plant. 4. **Determine the Correct Answer**: Based on the characteristics and the unique structure of Acetabularia, it is clear that this is the largest acellular green marine alga that is popularly called the umbrella plant. 5. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is **Option 2: Acetabularia**. ---
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