In which plant group are the reproductive organs not surrounded by a layer of sterile cells?

The type of symmetry found in $Volvox$ is:

What is the basis of classification of algae?

$(i)$ Green algae occur in fresh water,brackish water,and salt water.
$(ii)$ Habitat of Brown algae: fresh water (rare),brackish water,and salt water.
$(iii)$ Some red algae are found in fresh water,mostly occur in salt water,and some are in brackish water.
$(iv)$ Most of the red algae are multicellular.
$(v)$ Red algae may occur in both well-lighted regions close to the water surface and also at great depths in oceans where light penetration is little.
$(vi)$ The cell wall of red algae consists of cellulose $+$ agar.
$(vii)$ $2-8$,equal and apical flagella in green algae.

What is the dominant phase in the life cycle of algae?

The basal cell of $Ulothrix$ is: