The branch of biology dealing with the study of algae is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The branch of biology dealing with the study of algae is called:
A. Bryology
B. Phycology
C. Mycology
D. Pteridology
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Phycology (algology) is the study of algae, which are photosynthetic eukaryotic organisms ranging from unicellular to multicellular forms. Mycology deals with fungi, bryology with mosses and liverworts, and pteridology with ferns. Algae include green algae, red algae, brown algae, and diatoms, and are important primary producers in aquatic ecosystems.

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