Chlorophyceae: Green Algae Characteristics

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What are the storage bodies called that are commonly found in the chloroplasts of green algae?

Pyrenoids

How is vegetative reproduction usually achieved in green algae?

Fragmentation

Which pigment is commonly found in members of Chlorophyceae?

Chlorophyll-a

What is the common composition of the rigid cell wall in green algae?

Inner layer of cellulose and outer layer of pectose

Which of the following is a type of sexual reproduction observed in green algae?

Isogamous

What is the main factor responsible for the grass green color of green algae?

Dominance of chlorophyll a and b pigments

What is the common form of food storage in some green algae?

Oil droplets

In what form is food stored in some green algae?

Oil droplets

Which green algae commonly exhibit vegetative reproduction by fragmentation?

Spirogyra

What is the composition of the rigid cell wall in green algae?

Inner layer of pectose and outer layer of cellulose

Which type of sexual reproduction is observed in green algae where sex cells show considerable variation?

Oogamous

What are the storage bodies commonly found in the chloroplasts of green algae called?

Pyrenoids

Which commonly found green algae exhibits the shape of chloroplast as cup-shaped spiral?

Ulothrix

What is the main factor responsible for the grass green color of green algae?

Presence of carotene and xanthophyll pigments

What is the common form of food storage in some green algae?

Storage bodies called pyrenoids

Which commonly found green algae exhibits the shape of chloroplast as cup-shaped spiral?

Chara

What are the storage bodies called that are commonly found in the chloroplasts of green algae?

Pyrenoids

How is vegetative reproduction usually achieved in green algae?

Fragmentation

What type of sexual reproduction is observed in green algae where sex cells show considerable variation?

Oogamous

What is the composition of the rigid cell wall in green algae?

Inner layer of cellulose and outer layer of pectose

Test your knowledge on the characteristics of Chlorophyceae, commonly known as green algae. Learn about the pigments present in chloroplasts and their variations in different species.

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