Chapter 22 Flashcards
1
Q
Body of Algae
A
thallus
2
Q
Characteristics
A
Aquatic
Photosynthetic
unicellular to very big
nonmotile or flagellated
3
Q
Cyanobacteria
A
Blue-green algae
Prokaryotic
Oceans, freshwater
No chloroplasts
Fix nitrogen from air or water
4
Q
Dinoflagellates
A
Unicellular
Hard cellulose plates and 2 flagella
emit light
5
Q
Diatoms
A
Ornamented silica cell walls
asexual cell division but also sexual reproduction
6
Q
Euglenoids
A
1-2 flagella
Protein containing cell wall
Sense light with eye spot
7
Q
Chlorella
A
Unicellular
8
Q
Red Algae
A
Marine
Seaweeds
contains agars and carrageenans
9
Q
Brown Algae
A
Kelps
highly branched filaments
10
Q
Diet
A
Manna- Israelite cyanobacteria Nostoc
Aztecs- Spirulina high protein food additive
Omega-3 fish oils
Porphyra wrapper for Japanese sushi
11
Q
Toxicity
A
Cyanobacteria
Red tides
pfiesteria
