Question

What is the cell wall composition of members belonging to class Rhodophyceae?

Answer 1

Rhodophyta :

1. Red algae are classified as Rhodophyta and belong to the class Rhodophyceae.
2. The Florideophyceae and Bangiophyceae are the two classes of red algae.
3. In both marine and freshwater settings, Florideophyceae and Bangiophyceae account for 99 percent of red algal variety.
4. The cell wall composition of members belonging to class Rhodophyceae:

1. Their cell walls are made up of cellulose and a variety of polysaccharides.
2. Grows on solid surfaces or is occasionally seen adhering to other algae.
3. The presence of a pit in the cell walls maintains cytoplasmic connections.