Algae Flashcards
Algae occur in association with?
Fungi (K/as lichens)
Which algae have flagellated and same size gametes?
Ulothrix.
Gametes similar in size but are non-flagellated, in
Spirogyra.
Oogamous reproduction takes place in
Volvox and fucus
Colonial Algae example
Volvox
Name some marine algae used as food.
Porphyra, laminaria, sargassum
Name the algae which produces hydrocolloids.
Algin(brown algae), carrageen(red alage)
Agar is obtained from which alage
Gelidium and Gracilaria
Green color of chlorophyceae is due to which pigment.
Dominance of chlorophyll a and b
What is storage body of chlorophyceae is known as
Pyrenoids.
Cell wall of chlorophyceae is made of
Cellulose+ pectose.
Examples of chlorophyceae
Chlamydomonas, volvox, ulothrix, spirogyra and chara
Brown algae which have filamentous form.
Ectocarpus.
Pigments present in brown algae
CHL. a and c , xanthophyll and carotenoids
Pigments which give brown color to phyaeophyceae.
Xanthophyll and fucoxanthin.
