Plant-like Protists

Plant-like protists, which are commonly called _____, are extremely diverse.

Like plants, algae are autotrophs.

• True

• False

How does algae play a significant role in Earth's atmosphere?

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Algae can only be unicellular.

• True

• False

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Groups of unicellular organisms live together in colonies. What occurs in a colony? How are cells functions different?

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Algae exist in a wide variety of colors because they contain many types of ________.

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Chemicals that produce color

• antioxidants

• chlorophyll

• minerals

• pigments

What different colors can algae be depending on their pigments?

_______ are unicellular protists with beautiful glasslike cell walls.

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How do diatoms move?