Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (Looseleaf)
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Chapter 21, Problem 11SQ
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Concept introduction: Green algae are photosynthetic and they consist of two lineages. Their size ranges from microscopic cells to multicelled filamentous or branching forms. Green algae consist of the accessory pigments beta-carotene and xanthophyll in stacked thylakoids. The cell wall of green algae is made up of cellulose.
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