Question

exam lesson name: introduction to oceanography
exam number: 700793rr
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question 8 of 20 :
select the best answer for the question.

1. brown algae, such as giant kelp and sargassum, are an example of ______.

a. macroalgae
b. flowering plants
c. phytoplankton
d. chemosynthetic algae
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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Macroalgae (seaweeds) include brown algae like giant kelp and sargassum. They are large, multicellular algae.
• Option B: Flowering plants have flowers and seeds, while brown algae are not flowering plants.
• Option C: Phytoplankton are microscopic, floating algae. Brown algae like giant kelp are large and not planktonic.
• Option D: Chemosynthetic algae use chemical energy, but brown algae are photosynthetic, not chemosynthetic.

So the correct answer is A.

Answer:

A. macroalgae