The term algae refer to a large number of photosynthetic organisms that are multi- or unicellular eukaryotes and are not classified with plants. However, organisms are similar to plants, as they contain chloroplasts with chlorophyll. Most algae can be found in the oceans, but freshwater forms are also abundant. Here is one interesting quiz in which you see how much you know about algae.
1. Why is algae considered plant-like?
A. They have chloroplasts filled with chlorophyll.
B. They have their roots.
C. They have vascular tissue that is made up of xylem and phloem.
D. Don't know
2. How are algae divided into divisions?
A. By food source
B. In action
C. Types of pigments
D. Don't know
3. Which of the following contains red algae that perform photosynthesis using chlorophyll A?
A. Chrysophyta
B. Pyrrophyta
C. Rhodophyta
D. Don't know
4. Which of the following are golden algae?
A. Chlorophyll
B. Chrysophyta
C. Phaeophyta
D. Don't know
5. Which of the following can be luminescent?
A. Chrysophyta
B. Phaeophyta
C. Pyrrophyta
D. None of the above
6. Which of the following is the major component of bacteria called algae?
A. Chlorophyta
B. Pyrrophyta
C. Rhodophyta
D. None of the above
7. Which of the following is surrounded by thick plates that give them an armored appearance?
A. Chrysophyta
B. Phaeophyta
C. Pyrrophyta
D. None of the above
8. Which of the following creates a red tide?
A. Chlorophyll
B. Chrysophyta
C. Pyrrophyta
D. None of the above
9. Which of the following have cell walls made up of two overlapping segments impregnated with silica?
A. Chrysophyta
B. Phaeophyta
C. Pyrrophyta
D. None of the above
10. Which of the following are known as Rock Weeds and Kelps?
A. Chrysophyta
B. Phaeophyta
C. Pyrrophyta
D. None of the above
11. Which of the following is often sources of iodine?
A. Chrysophyta
B. Phaeophyta
C. Pyrrophyta
D. None of the above
12. Which of the following is called green algae?
A. Chlorophyta
B. Chrysophyta
C. Pyrrophyta
D. None of the above
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