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Algae
Algae Lab 2
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
09/23/2015

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Define Ploidy Level: Haploid
Definition
cell has half the usual number of chromosomes
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Define Ploidy Level: Diploid
Definition
containing two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.
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Alternation of Generations
Definition
life cycle in which a haploid generation alternates with a diploid generation
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Defining traits of each phyla: Chlorophyta
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Unicellular, Green
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Defining traits of each phyla: Phaeophyta
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Multicellular, Brown
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Defining traits of each phyla: Rhodophyta
Definition
Multicellular, Red
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Defining traits of each phyla: Bacillariophyta
Definition
Unicellular, Silica based
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Defining traits of each phyla: Dinozoa
Definition
Unicellular, Armored Plates
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cellular organizations
Definition
Unicellular, Multicellular, Filamentous, Colonial
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Sexual reproduction
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Conjugation, Sperm and egg
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Asexual reproduction
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Colony, Fission
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Economical/Ecological roles: diatoms
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abrasive & absorptive: toothpaste, pool filters, and dessicants
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Economical/Ecological roles: red algae
Definition
gelatin-like medium for growing bacteria & keeping food moist (ex. cookies, yogurt).
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Economical/Ecological roles: brown algae
Definition
cell-wall constituent used as a stabilizer or emulsifier in dairy and baked goods
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How phyla obtains energy: Chlorophyta
Definition
Sunlight
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How phyla obtains energy: Phaeophyta
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Sunlight
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How phyla obtains energy: Rhodophyta
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Sunlight
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How phyla obtains energy: Bacillariophyta
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Sunlight
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How phyla obtains energy: Dinozoa
Definition
Sunlight?
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