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Biology: Classification of Algae and Cyanobacteria

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Biology: Classification of Algae and Cyanobacteria

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What is a unique feature of Cyanobacteria?

Presence of fucoxanthin

Presence of reserve starch in pyrenoids

Ability to fix nitrogen (correct)

Ability to synthesize cellulose

Which division of algae includes Diatoms?

Xanthophyta

Rhodophyta

Chlorophyta

Bacillariophyta (correct)

Which type of algae is characterized by the presence of fucoxanthin?

Red algae

Yellow-green algae (correct)

Green algae

Brown algae

What is the primary food source of Chlorophyta?

Starch stored in pyrenoids Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Phaeophyta?

Growing on rocks in shallow water Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic that distinguishes Cyanobacteria from true algae?

The presence of a membrane-bound nucleus Signup and view all the answers

Which type of algae is often found in freshwater environments?

Chlorophyta Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Rhodophyta algae?

They have a red pigment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following algae groups contains Diatoms?

Bacillariophyta Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following algae groups is classified under the kingdom Monera?

Cyanophyta Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Phaeophyta algae?

They have a brown pigment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a criterion for classification of algal divisions?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which type of algae is also prokaryotic?

Cyanobacteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of algae that distinguishes them from plants?

They lack vascular tissues Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of algae?

They have a well-defined body Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of pyrenoids in algae?

Unknown Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of the cell wall of algae?

Cellulose Signup and view all the answers

Where can algae typically be found?

In environments with adequate moisture Signup and view all the answers