The Various Forms of Algae (Archaeplastids) Are NOT Considered Plants

question 6

Multiple Choice

The various forms of algae (Archaeplastids) are NOT considered plants because they

• A) are not multicellular.
• B) lack strengthened cell walls.
• C) never have specialized tissues.
• D) lack plant structures such as true roots, stems, and leaves.
• E) All of the choices are differences that separate the algae from plants.

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Definitions:

Proteins

Large molecules essential for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs, made up of amino acids.

Nucleus

The central part of an atom containing protons and neutrons, or a membrane-enclosed organelle found in eukaryotic cells that contains the genetic material.

Chromosomes

Thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).

Cell

The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, typically microscopic and consisting of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane.