Question

How can we consider that green algae are similar to higher plants?

Answer 1

Green Algae: Green algae are an informal and diverse group of organisms which have two forms of chlorophyll that are used to capture light and transform it into usable energy.

On the basis of the following points, green algae can be considered to be similar to higher plants:

1. Their cell wall is made up of cellulose and pectin.
2. They contain pigments like chlorophyll and carotenoid.
3. They store food in the form of starch.