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Microbio Lab Chp 4: Algae and Cyanobacteria

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Cyanobacteria
A phylum of bacteria that obtain their energy through photosynthesis, and are the only photosynthetic prokaryotes able to produce oxygen
Nucleoid
Prokaryotic DNA is contained within a region of the cell called the...
Prokaryotic
Are cyanobacteria prokaryotic or eukaryotic?
Bacteria
Cyanobacteria belong to which Domain?
Chlorophyll a
Cyanobacteria utilize _____ to capture light energy
Phycobilins
A group of red or blue photosynthetic pigments present in some algae
Nitrogen Fixation
The chemical processes by which atmospheric nitrogen is assimilated into organic compounds
Akinete
Heterocyst
Trichome
Sheath
Phycobilin
What are the 5 morphological identifications for cyanobacteria?
Akinete
Identify structure "a"
Heterocyst
Identify structure "b"
Green Algae
Are classified by their photosynthetic pigments, form of reproduction, motility, and the composition of their cell walls
Eukaryotic
Are green algae prokaryotic or eukaryotic?
A
All green algae contain what kinds of chlorophyll?
Diatoms
A group within green algae that are a common component of phytoplankton
Frustules
Very distinctive and sometimes elegant shells of a diatom which are composed of silicon dioxide
Dinoflagellates
Unicellular algae that are commonly found in phytoplankton. They are primary producers and an important food source in warm, marine, tropical waters
Peridinium
A motile flagella dinoflagellate found in both fresh and saltwater that have armor-like cellulose plates that compose the thecae
Flagella
Most dinoflagellates use _____ to move
Anabaena
Rivularia
Oscillatoria
Spirogyra
Chlamydomonas
Chara
Synedra
Peridinium
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