Algae and Plankton

​Algae

​Algae has eukaryotic cells. They can photosynthesize, meaning that they can make their own food. The cell wall of the algae contains mannans, cellulose and galatians. Algae lacks a consistent form. Algae is a very interesting organism.

​What are the characteristics of Algae

Multiple Choice

Algae lacks a...

• form

• cell wall

• color

Multiple Choice

Algae is a _______ cell.

• Eukaryotic

• Prokaryotes

There are two different types of algae. Red algae is found in marine areas and freshwater. Green algae is found in freshwater only. Blue green algae is not an algae at all. That name is very misleading.​

​What are different types of Algae

Multiple Choice

What is not a type of algae?

• green-blue algae

• green algae

• red algae

​Algae has the potential to change fuel forever. Scientists have recently found out that algae can be a good source to use in fuel. Biofuel can sometimes use algae to fuel cars and other machines. If this is used on a regular basis the world would be much less polluted. Algae is the key to clean fuel.

​How is Algae useful and importent

Multiple Choice

Algae has the potential to do what?

• make fuel

• become food

• be a human