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Flagella are absent in...

Flagella are absent in

A

Chlorophyta

B

Cyanophyta

C

Phaeophyta

D

Euglenophyta.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understand the Question**: The question asks in which group of organisms flagella are absent. Flagella are whip-like structures that help in locomotion. 2. **Identify the Options**: The options provided are: - Chlorophyta - Sinophyta - Pheophyta - Urinophyta 3. **Define Each Group**: - **Chlorophyta**: This group includes green algae, which typically have flagella. - **Sinophyta**: This refers to cyanobacteria, which are photosynthetic bacteria. They are known to lack flagella. - **Pheophyta**: This group consists of brown algae, which usually possess flagella. - **Urinophyta**: This is not a commonly recognized group in biological classification, but it may refer to a specific type of algae or organism. 4. **Analyze the Information**: Among the options, Sinophyta (cyanobacteria) is known for lacking flagella. This is a key characteristic that distinguishes them from other groups listed. 5. **Conclude the Answer**: Based on the analysis, the correct answer is **Sinophyta**, as flagella are absent in this group. ---
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