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What is the function of the gas bladder in seaweed?
What is the function of the gas bladder in seaweed?
- Facilitate gas exchange
- Provide buoyancy (correct)
- Assist in reproduction
- Store excess nutrients
What is the main body of the seaweed called?
What is the main body of the seaweed called?
- Frond (correct)
- Holdfast
- Blade
- Stipe
What is the primary purpose of seaweed biotechnology?
What is the primary purpose of seaweed biotechnology?
- Eliminate seaweed from marine ecosystems
- Study the genetic makeup of seaweed
- Harness the unique properties of seaweed for various purposes (correct)
- Create new species of seaweed
How is mass production of seaweed best described?
How is mass production of seaweed best described?
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What are the blade-like structures that resemble leaves in higher plants called in seaweed?
What are the blade-like structures that resemble leaves in higher plants called in seaweed?
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Study Notes
Functions and Structures of Seaweed
- The gas bladder in seaweed functions to provide buoyancy, allowing the seaweed to float and position its photosynthetic tissues toward sunlight.
- The main body of seaweed is called the thallus, which serves as the plant-like structure and supports all functions of the organism.
- Blade-like structures in seaweed, which resemble leaves in higher plants, are referred to as blades. These structures are crucial for maximizing sunlight absorption for photosynthesis.
Seaweed Biotechnology
- The primary purpose of seaweed biotechnology is to harness and utilize seaweeds for various applications, including food, pharmaceuticals, and biofuels, contributing to sustainability and efficient resource use.
- Mass production of seaweed is best described as a carefully managed process, often involving the cultivation of large quantities in controlled environments to meet increasing demand for various seaweed-based products.
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