Question

Algae are commonly described as:

• A. Autotrophic and chemosynthetic
• B. Autotrophic and photosynthetic
• C. Heterotrophic and photosynthetic
• D. Heterotrophic and chemosynthetic

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Autotrophic and photosynthetic

Algae is a group of organisms that is comprised of the unicellular and the multicellular organisms. These organisms possess chlorophyll pigments which help in the trapping of solar energy. The plants can perform photosynthesis and prepare their own food. The plants are autotrophic and have the ability to produce their own food.

So, the correct answer is 'Autotrophic and photosynthetic'