Science Notebook - Student Edition

196 Protists

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Section 19.3 Algae—Plantlike Protists (continued)

Uses for Algae

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Life Cycle of

Algae

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Summarize the common uses for algae. Algae types may be used

more than once.

Common Uses Type of Algae

Used for filtering water supplies

Used to stabilize syrups

Used in the preparation of scientific gels

Used as abrasives

Used in salads

Used to thicken puddings and shampoos

Used to preserve canned meat and fish

Summarize the alternation of generations.

These spores are

that develop into new

.

The diploid form is called a

.

Certain cells in the sporophyte

undergo.

From the zygote, the

form of the algae will develop.

The gametes join to form

a.

The haploid form of the

algae, ,

produces.

Use the terms meiosis, fertilization, diploid, and haploid in a sentence

that demonstrates your understanding of alternation of generations in green algae.

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