Question

differentiate between red algae and grren algae?

Answer 1

1)green algae contain chlorophyll a and b while red algae contains chlorophyll a and d.
2)sexual reproduction in grren algae is by motile spores whereas red algae donot have moltile spores.

Answer 2

• Red algae generally appear in red color while,

• green algae generally appear in green color.

• Red algae are mainly found in the marine environment while ,

• green algae are found in many environments like fresh water, snow, attached to tree barks and in symbiosis with fungi and lichens.

• Red algae can live in the deep sea because they absorb high energy blue light and

• green algae are restricted to low tide areas because they absorb red light, which has lower energy.

• Red algae are used as a food source while

• green algae are considered as potential bio-fuels.