Algae
Chapter Name : Plant Kingdom |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_03_01_01 |
Topic Name : Algae |
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Sub Topic Name : Chlorophyceae |
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Introduction
Chlorophyceae are a kind of algae, they have chlorophyll and hence are also called green algae.
Pre-Requisites:
What is algae?
Activity:
Observe some algae under the microscope See the structure of algae cells
Real Life Question:
Are chlorophyceae autotrophic?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Chlorophyll Chloroplasts Pyrenoids Zoospores Zoosporangia | Green pigment in choloroplast, essential for photosynthesis. Organelles that conduct photosynthesis. Storage bodies, contain proteins and starch. Asexual spores of algae. Organelles in which zoospores are produced. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Observe algae under microscope | See the structure of algae |
Places to visit :
Biology Laboratory
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Cheese has algae in it. |
What you learn in Theory:
Structure of algae and its importance and a form – chlorophyceae.
What you learn in Practice:
Pyrenoids are the storage bodies while zoospores are asexual spores. Chlorophyceae are autotrophic in nutrition.