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Who is considered the father of phycology, the study of algae?

  • Carl Linnaeus
  • Friedrich Traugott Kützing (correct)
  • Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
  • Gregor Mendel

What is the primary pigment responsible for photosynthesis in most algae?

  • Chlorophyll (correct)
  • Xanthophyll
  • Carotenoid
  • Phycobilin

Which group of algae is known for its glass-like cell walls made of silica?

  • Brown algae
  • Red algae
  • Green algae
  • Diatoms (correct)

What is the term for the symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae that forms lichens?

<p>Mutualism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of algae are primarily responsible for harmful algal blooms, also known as red tides?

<p>Dinoflagellates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of algae is known for forming the base of aquatic food webs?

<p>Green algae (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the non-motile, asexual spores produced by some algae?

<p>Akinetes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which class of algae is characterized by the presence of fucoxanthin pigment?

<p>Phaeophyceae (Brown algae) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reproduction is common in unicellular algae?

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Algae Study Notes

Fathers of Phycology

  • Friedrich Traugott Kützing is considered the father of phycology, the study of algae.

Photosynthesis in Algae

  • Chlorophyll is the primary pigment responsible for photosynthesis in most algae.

Characteristics of Algae

  • Diatoms are known for their glass-like cell walls made of silica.

Symbiotic Relationships

  • Lichens are formed through a symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae, known as mutualism.

Harmful Algal Blooms

  • Dinoflagellates are primarily responsible for harmful algal blooms, also known as red tides.

Aquatic Food Webs

  • Green algae are known for forming the base of aquatic food webs.

Reproduction in Algae

  • Akinetes are non-motile, asexual spores produced by some algae.
  • Binary fission is a common type of reproduction in unicellular algae.

Characteristics of Algae Classes

  • Brown algae (Phaeophyceae) are characterized by the presence of fucoxanthin pigment.

Specialized Cells in Algae

  • Chlamydospores are specialized cells in some green algae that can withstand harsh environmental conditions.

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