Consider the following statements: 1. The common blue green algae Spirogyra and Ulothrix are found in both fresh water ponds and oceans. 2. The chameleon can look ahead with one eye, and at the same time look behind with another. Which of these statements is/are correct?
- AOnly 1
- BOnly 2Correct
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
The correct answer is B because of the following reasons:
Statement 1 is incorrect because Spirogyra and Ulothrix are primarily freshwater algae. While they are commonly found in ponds, lakes, and slow moving streams, they are not typically found in oceans or marine environments.
Statement 2 is correct because chameleons possess a unique visual system where their eyes are mounted on turret like cones. These eyes can move independently of each other, allowing the animal to focus on two different objects simultaneously, such as looking forward for prey while monitoring the area behind for predators.
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