University:
Acadia University
Course:
BIOL 2663 | Marine Biology
Academic year:

2024
Views:

352

Pages:

2
Author:

Nabila n.

Quiz-red algae Name: Students 17/03/2025 1. What is the primary habitat of red algae? [ ] Freshwater lakes [ ] Temperate waters [ ] Polar waters [ ] Tropical and subtropical waters 2. What pigment gives red algae their distinctive color? [ ] Xanthophyll [ ] Phycoerythrin [ ] Carotenoids [ ] Chlorophyll 3. Which of the following is NOT a use of red algae? [ ] Pharmaceuticals [ ] Cosmetics [ ] Food products [ ] Construction materials 4. How do red algae contribute to marine ecosystems? [ ] By producing oxygen [ ] Recycling nutrients [ ] Regulating water temperature 1 [ ] Providing food and habitat 5. What is the range of morphologies exhibited by red algae? [ ] From small filaments to large kelp [ ] Only large kelp structures [ ] Only small filaments [ ] Only medium-sized plants 6. In which scientific fields are red algae a subject of study? [ ] Meteorology and zoology [ ] Geology and physics [ ] Astrophysics and chemistry [ ] Marine biology and botany 7. What characteristic of red algae allows them to thrive in diverse environments? [ ] Their bright color [ ] Their rapid growth rate [ ] Their resilience and adaptability [ ] Their large size 8. What is the role of phycoerythrin in red algae? [ ] lt protects from UV rays [ ] lt gives them red color [ ] lt stores energy [ ] lt aids in photosynthesis 2