Asked by Kluaymaii Kattaleeya on Jul 09, 2024
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A member of the green algae is
A) Amoeba proteus.
B) Plasmodium vivax.
C) Chlamydomonas.
D) Penicillium.
E) Paramecium.
Green Algae
Members of a diverse group of photosynthetic protists; contain chlorophylls a and b and have other biochemical characteristics like those of plants.
Chlamydomonas
A genus of green algae that are unicellular flagellates, often used in biological research as a model organism.
Plasmodium
A genus of parasitic protozoa, several species of which are responsible for causing malaria in humans.
- Recognize various kinds of algae and distinguish their features.
Verified Answer
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Surinder SekhonJul 14, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Chlamydomonas is a genus of green algae that contains unicellular organisms. The other options listed are not green algae. Amoeba proteus is a type of amoeba, Plasmodium vivax is a type of parasite that causes malaria, Penicillium is a type of fungus, and Paramecium is a type of ciliate.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize various kinds of algae and distinguish their features.