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Which organism is an example of unicellular microalgae?
Which organism is an example of unicellular microalgae?
- Spirogyra
- Chlorella (correct)
- Stoneworts
- Giant kelp
What is the main characteristic of algae?
What is the main characteristic of algae?
- They lack chloroplasts
- They are exclusively land plants
- They have complex cell and tissue types
- They are photosynthetic eukaryotic organisms (correct)
What are algae that are carried by water known as?
What are algae that are carried by water known as?
- Benthos
- Plankton (correct)
- Neuston
- Nekton
From where do green algae derive their primary chloroplasts?
From where do green algae derive their primary chloroplasts?
What range of reproductive strategies do algae exhibit?
What range of reproductive strategies do algae exhibit?
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Chlorella
Chlorella
A single-celled microalgae often used in research and as a food source.
Algae
Algae
Organisms that obtain energy through photosynthesis, with eukaryotic cell structures.
Plankton
Plankton
Tiny, drifting organisms, including algae, that are carried by water currents.
Endosymbiotic Origin of Chloroplasts (in Green Algae)
Endosymbiotic Origin of Chloroplasts (in Green Algae)
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Algae Reproduction
Algae Reproduction
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