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Which process is primarily used by most algae to convert sunlight into energy?
Which process is primarily used by most algae to convert sunlight into energy?
- Photosynthesis (correct)
- Respiration
- Chemosynthesis
- Fermentation
What role do diatoms and dinoflagellates play in marine ecosystems?
What role do diatoms and dinoflagellates play in marine ecosystems?
- They serve as primary producers. (correct)
- They are decomposers that recycle nutrients.
- They are top predators in the food chain.
- They create habitats for larger marine animals.
Which statement best describes a characteristic of algae in microbiology?
Which statement best describes a characteristic of algae in microbiology?
- Algae can exist in environments void of sunlight.
- Algae include single-celled organisms important for ecosystems. (correct)
- Algae are typically classified as fungi.
- Algae are exclusively multicellular organisms.
Which of the following is NOT a feature associated with algae?
Which of the following is NOT a feature associated with algae?
Which of the following organisms is an example of single-celled algae?
Which of the following organisms is an example of single-celled algae?
Flashcards
Algae
Algae
Plantlike organisms, often single-celled, found in oceans and at the base of marine food chains.
Diatoms
Diatoms
A type of algae with a hard, glass-like cell wall, contributing to phytoplankton.
Dinoflagellates
Dinoflagellates
A type of algae with a whip-like tail, contributing to phytoplankton.
Photosynthesis in algae
Photosynthesis in algae
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Phytoplankton
Phytoplankton
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Study Notes
Algae Overview
- Algae are diverse plantlike organisms.
- Some algae are single-celled.
- Important single-celled algae include diatoms and dinoflagellates, which are found in oceans and are essential to marine food chains.
Photosynthesis in Algae
- Most algae use sunlight for photosynthesis.
- Photosynthesis converts sunlight into chemical energy in the form of carbohydrates.
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Explore the diverse world of algae, including their characteristics and significance in marine ecosystems. This quiz will also cover the process of photosynthesis in algae, highlighting how they convert sunlight into essential energy sources.
