Question

Give four characteristics of algae.

Answer 1

Algae :

1. The word “Alga” means “Seaweed”.
2. Algae are grouped in the kingdom Plantae.

Characteristics of algae:

1. Plants that do not have well-differentiated body designs are commonly called algae.
2. Algae exist in environments ranging from oceans, rivers, and lakes to ponds, brackish waters, and even snow.
3. Algal has unicellular non-jacketed sex organs.
4. They have an autotrophic mode of nutrition.
5. Algae can be either unicellular or multicellular organisms.
6. Have chlorophyll and make their own food by photosynthesis.
7. Algae are free-living, although some can form a symbiotic relationship with other organisms.