ALGAE QUIZ | EXAMIANS

Algae are classified into 6 groups, technically known as

domains

divisions

Laminarin is an energy storage material characteristic of

chrysophyta

chlorophyta

phaeophyta

pyrrophyta

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Chlamydomonas and Volvox are similar because

they are members of the Chlorophyta

they both are motile

Both (a) and (b)

none of these

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Starch is an energy storage material characteristic of

chlorophyta

chrysophyta

rhodophyta

phaeophyta

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Agar, which is the solidifying agent in many bacterial culture media, is part of the cell wall of

pyrrophyta

chlorophyta

chrysophyta

rhodophyta

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Algae is a nonvalid taxinomic term that refers to

None of these

eukaryotic organisms that have chlorophyll a and produce O2

Both (a) and (b)

well developed cellular structure including a conducting system

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The kelps are algae found in

chrysophyta

pyrrophyta

chlorophyta

phaeophyta

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Which of the following best describes the algae known as diatoms?

Cells contain carotenoid pigments as well as chlorophyll A and B

Cells are encased in rigid walls composed of cellulose coated with silicon

Cells have flagella and a light-detecting eye spot

Cells have intricate shells of silicon dioxide with two halves

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The algae Chlamydomonas demonstrates a complex life cycle that switches between haploid and diploid forms. This life cycle is called

algal transformation

the transposition cycle

an alternation of generations

the sexual-asexual exchange

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The number of members of the division Phaeophyta that live in freshwater habitats

None of these

is greater than the number of members of the division Chloro-phyta that live in freshwater habitats

is equal to the number of members of the division Chlorophyta that live in freshwater habitats

is lesser than the number of members of the division Chlorophyta that live in freshwater habitats

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