Campbell Essential Biology (6th Edition) - standalone book
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Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece, Kelly A. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15, Problem 10SQ
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To determine: The algal group that most is closely related to plants.
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Algae are the group of organisms that are found on terrestrial areas and in aquatic and marine areas as well. They are chlorophyllous organisms and are also considered as plants due to the fact that carry out the process of photosynthesis and have chlorophyll. They are microscopic as well as macroscopic organisms.
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