Question

Do algae contain DNA?

Answer 1

DNA:

1. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the genetic material of an organism that passes from parent cell to daughter cell.
2. It is present within a nucleus.

Algae:

1. Algae are defined as groups of predominantly aquatic, nucleus-containing, photosynthetic organisms that lack true roots, leaves, stems, and reproductive structures of plants.
2. Algae belong to the phylum Protista.

DNA in algae:

1. Algae being a eukaryotic organism contains DNA.
2. This DNA is found within a well defined nucleus.
3. DNA exists as a linear strand in algae.