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Ch. 12 Algae
Micro
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Biology
Undergraduate 3
06/09/2010

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How do Algae Replicate?
Definition
They replicate asexually, but some can replicate sexually too.
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The Body Parts of an Algae
Definition
1. Body = Thallus
2. Holdfasts (roots-ish)
3. Stripes
4. Leaf-like Blades
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5 Divisions of Algae
Definition
1. Brown Algae
2. Red Algae
3. Green Algae
4. Diatoms
5. Dinoflagellates
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Brown Algae
Definition
- Kelp
- Produces algin (thickenrer)
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Red Algae
Definition
- Found deep in the oceans
- Produces Agar
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Green Algae
Definition
- Microscopic
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Diatoms
Definition
- Unicellular
- Cell wall is made up of sliica and pectin
Term
Dinoflagellates
Definition
- Unicelluar
- Make up plankton
- Some have neurotoxins that kill fish
- Some produce red tides
- Chlorophyll a,c & xanthins
- Cellulose in their plasma membrane
- Store Starch
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Lichens
Definition
- Green algae & fungus in a mutalistic relationship
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Mutalistic Relationship of Algae & Fungus as Lichens
Definition

1. Fungal hyphae act as holdfast and protect the algae from drying

2. Algae makes carbs for the funus

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Slime Mold
Definition
- amoeboid-like eukaryotic cells
- Have both fungal and Protozoan characteristics
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Acellular or Plasmodial Slime Mold
Definition
- Multinucleated mass of protoplasm called plasmodium
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