What are Algae?

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Where do algae primarily live?

  • On land
  • In the air
  • Underground
  • In aquatic environments (correct)

What are algae?

  • Multicellular plants (correct)
  • Invertebrate animals
  • Fungi
  • Single-celled organisms

What is the primary mode of nutrition for algae?

  • Heterotrophic
  • Saprophytic
  • Parasitic
  • Autotrophic (correct)

Which of the following is a common use of algae?

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What are algae?

Organisms that perform photosynthesis and live in water.

How do algae get their food?

Algae get their energy from sunlight, just like plants.

Where do algae live?

Algae primarily live in water, such as oceans, lakes, and rivers.

What is a use for algae?

Algae can be used to create biofuels, a renewable source of energy.

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Study Notes

Algae Basics

  • Algae primarily live in aquatic environments, including freshwater and saltwater ecosystems.
  • Algae are a group of simple, photosynthetic organisms that are not plants, but rather a distinct group of organisms.
  • The primary mode of nutrition for algae is photosynthesis, which means they produce their own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.

Algae Uses

  • One common use of algae is as a food source, such as spirulina, which is rich in nutrients and antioxidants.

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