18 Questions
What is a unique feature of Cyanobacteria?
Ability to fix nitrogen
Which division of algae includes Diatoms?
Bacillariophyta
Which type of algae is characterized by the presence of fucoxanthin?
Yellow-green algae
What is the primary food source of Chlorophyta?
Starch stored in pyrenoids
What is a characteristic of Phaeophyta?
Growing on rocks in shallow water
What is the characteristic that distinguishes Cyanobacteria from true algae?
The presence of a membrane-bound nucleus
Which type of algae is often found in freshwater environments?
Chlorophyta
What is the characteristic of Rhodophyta algae?
They have a red pigment
Which of the following algae groups contains Diatoms?
Bacillariophyta
Which of the following algae groups is classified under the kingdom Monera?
Cyanophyta
What is the characteristic of Phaeophyta algae?
They have a brown pigment
Which of the following is a criterion for classification of algal divisions?
All of the above
Which type of algae is also prokaryotic?
Cyanobacteria
What is the primary characteristic of algae that distinguishes them from plants?
They lack vascular tissues
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of algae?
They have a well-defined body
What is the function of pyrenoids in algae?
Unknown
What is the main component of the cell wall of algae?
Cellulose
Where can algae typically be found?
In environments with adequate moisture
Test your knowledge of cyanobacteria and algae classification, including their roles in nitrogen and oxygen cycles. Identify the correct divisions and kingdoms for various types of algae, such as Euglenophyta, Chlorophyta, and more.
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