Algae as Microorganisms
Biology ⇒ Microorganisms and Microbiology
Algae as Microorganisms starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one environmental problem caused by excessive growth of algae in water bodies.
Describe one way in which algae are important to humans.
Describe the difference between planktonic and benthic algae.
Describe the role of algae in the food chain of aquatic ecosystems.
Explain how algae can be used in the production of food supplements.
Explain how algae contribute to the oxygen supply in aquatic environments.
Explain why algae are considered microorganisms.
Explain why diatoms are important in aquatic environments.
Which group of algae is known for its silica cell walls? (1) Green algae (2) Diatoms (3) Red algae (4) Brown algae
Which of the following best describes algae? (1) Prokaryotic microorganisms (2) Eukaryotic microorganisms (3) Fungi (4) Viruses
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of red algae? (1) Presence of fucoxanthin (2) Presence of phycoerythrin (3) Silica cell walls (4) Colonial organization
Which of the following is a colonial alga? (1) Volvox (2) Chlamydomonas (3) Fucus (4) Laminaria
Fill in the blank: Algae are important producers in aquatic ecosystems because they produce __________ during photosynthesis.
Fill in the blank: Algae that live in symbiotic association with fungi to form lichens are called __________.
Fill in the blank: The cell wall of most algae is made up of __________.
Fill in the blank: The study of algae is known as __________.
Algae are always green in color. True or False?
Algae are capable of photosynthesis. True or False?
Algae are classified in the kingdom Plantae. True or False?
Algae are heterotrophic organisms. True or False?
