Marine Algae

What is the pigment that gives red algae their color?

• Phycobilins

• Fucoxanthin

• Carotenoids

• Chlorophyll a

Which of the following is NOT a part of the anatomy of seaweed

• holdfast

• stipe

• blade

• roots

You notice a type of algae growing at a rate of 50 cm/day. Because of its growth rate, you suspect this is what type of algae?

• Red

• Brown

• Green

Which type of kelp is dominant along the California coastline?

• Giant Kelp

• Green Kelp

• Red Kelp

• Bull Kelp

Which kingdom do multicellular algae belong to?

• Protista

• Plantae

• Fungi

• Animalia

Which of the following are characteristics of algae? Check all that apply.

• contain chloroplasts

• have a cell wall

• are only microscopic

• are responsible for a large proportion of atmospheric O²

• are the basis of food web in aquatic environments

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Group of photosynthetic organisms most readily recognized by their larger members, such as seaweeds and kelps.

• fungi

• algae

• protozoa

• helminths

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

These can cause red tides and give off toxins that cause food poisoning with neurological symptoms.

• golden brown algae

• diatoms

• dinoflagellates

• euglenids

What is the primary pigment found in green algae?

• Chlorophyll a

• Phycocyanin

• Fucoxanthin

• Carotenoids

Which of the following is a common habitat for marine algae?

• Deserts

• Freshwater lakes

• Oceans

• Mountains