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Algae

Algae - They are pigmented eukaryotes, ranging in size from microscopic forms to giant kelps of marine waters.

The chief characters are as follows:

 (1) Source of energy is an oxygen producing photosynthesis occurring in chloroplasts. Within the chloroplast, there are found a variety of chlorophylls and carotenoids. Chlorophylla always present.

(2) Exhibit a wide range of morphological types.

(3) Many are motile, usually by flagella.

(4 ) Cell wall characteristically of polysaccharide made of components as pectin, cellulose or xylan, that is sometimes calcified with calcium carbonate. Wall of some red seaweeds contain the agar gel

(5) Can produce sexually or asexually and can show very complicated life cycles.

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