Question

Algae can prepare their own food because they possess _________.

Answer 1

Algae:

1. Algae are photosynthetic organisms.
2. Algae can be either unicellular or multicellular organisms.
3. Algae lack a well-defined body, so, structures like roots, stems, or leaves are absent
4. Algaes are found where there is adequate moisture.
5. Most algae contain green pigment (chlorophyll), but some have red, brown, blue-green, or purple-colored accessory photosynthetic pigments.
6. They exhibit autotrophic nutrition, i.e., they make their own food by photosynthesis.

Final answer: Algae can prepare their own food because they possess chlorophyll.