Question

Algae are similar to plants and were classified together because

• A. They have true leaves, stems and roots.
• B. They make their own food through photosynthesis.
• C. They produce seeds.
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B They make their own food through photosynthesis.

Algae belong to class Thallophyta. It is autotrophic in nature. It prepares it own food by the process of photosynthesis. They do not have true stem, leaves, and roots. they do not produce seeds. They reproduce mainly by the reproductive spores, fragmentation or by sexual methods. They are similar to plants as they are autotrophic.

So, the correct answer is option B.