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Science Notes(Extra)
Science Extra
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are Algae? | Are autotrophs and can be uni or multi-cellular. Have chlorophyll used in photosynthesis, are a important food source, and come in a variety of colors. (green, yellow, red, brown, orange or black) |
| What are Euglenoids? | Can be Autotrophs and/or heterotrophs, are Unicellular live Fresh water have Flagellum for movement and Eyespot that detects light (for photosynthesis) |
| What are Dinoflagellates? | Are Unicellular and are surrounded by stiff plates (silica). Have two flagella, Glow in the dark (Photoluminescence) |
| What are Diatoms? | Are Unicellular, have glass-like cell walls (silica), are a important food source . Move by oozing out slime after they die and make diatomaceous earth- used as a polishing agent (cleaners and toothpaste) also Insecticide (kills insects!) |
| What are Red- Algae? | Multicellular seaweeds, are a food source to most Asian and are carrageenan and agar a (thickener) |
| What are Brown- Algae? | Multicellular seaweeds are also a food source have plant like structures (Holdfast (roots), Stalk, and Blades) have Bladders to float and move and are also aligns a thickener |
| How Hot am I? | VERY |