Question

Red snow is caused by species of _________

(i)Chlamydomonas

(ii)Gloeocapsa

(iii)Scotiella

(iv) Diatoms

• A. (i) only
• B. (iv) only
• C. (i) and (iv)
• D. (i) ,(ii) ,(iii) ,(iv)

Answer 1

Answer:

A. (i) only

• Red snow is a phenomenon caused by the presence of certain microalgae, particularly Chlamydomonas nivalis, which produces a red pigment called astaxanthin.

• This pigment gives the snow a reddish or pinkish color.

• Chlamydomonas nivalis is a species of green algae that is adapted to living in cold, snowy environments.