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Algae vocabulary

QuestionAnswer
Vascular Has xylem and phloem, tubular structures that transport water eg apple tree
Non vascular No xylem or phloem present, no vascular tissue eg moss
Asexual vs sexual A sexual has one organism involved in conception while sexual has two
Sporophyte Creates spores that are diploid
Diploid Full set of chromosomes
Spores A reproductive cell that is capable to develop into a new individual without fusion with another reproductive cell
Miosis A type of cell division necessary for sexual reproduction.
gametophyte produces gametes
Haploid a half set of chromosomes
Multicellular body A organism with more than one cell
Mitosis is division of body cells
Unicellular organisms with one cell
colonial multiple unicellular organisms come together to create a body
filamentous a chain like series of cells, often found in algae
phytoplankton the auto-trophic component of the plankton community
heterotrophs vs autotrophs hetero-trophs uses organic carbon for growth while auto-trophs, they capture there own energy from the sun or other chemicals, also known as producers
Pyrenoids organelles in algae
cellulose the chemical that is the outcome of photosynthesis
diatoms a major group of algae and one of the most common types of phytoplankton, many are unicellular
silica silicone dioxide, known for its hardness,makes up shells of animals.
dinoflageltes large group of flagellate protists
holdfast, blades stipe roots, leaves, stem
alginate a thicker
red algae habitat warm marine environments
do red algae have complex or simple life cycles complex
why is there a red pigment for deep sea
useful chemicals of red algae agar and carageenan
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