Which of the following is NOT one of the roles of algae in nature? O a. Petroleum is the fossil remains of planktonic algae. O b. Algae are the primary producers in the aquatic food chain. O c. Planktonic algae produces carbon dioxide as by-product of their photosynthesis. O d. Unicellular algae are symbionts of Tridacna.

Which of the following is NOT one of the roles of algae in nature? O a. Petroleum is the fossil remains of planktonic algae. O b. Algae are the primary producers in the aquatic food chain. O c. Planktonic algae produces carbon dioxide as by-product of their photosynthesis. O d. Unicellular algae are symbionts of Tridacna.

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

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Chapter20: The Protists

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