1.2.2 - Giant Algae (e.g., Acetabularia)
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What is Acetabularia?
💡 Hint: Look at the characteristics of giant algae.
What does unicellular mean?
💡 Hint: Think about what defines a cell.
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What is the primary characteristic of Acetabularia?
💡 Hint: Recall the meaning of unicellular.
Giant algae challenge traditional cell theory. True or False?
💡 Hint: Think about what defines a cell.
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Consider a scenario where Acetabularia is in nutrient-poor water. Analyze how its size could affect nutrient acquisition compared to smaller algae.
💡 Hint: Reflect on absorption dynamics influenced by cellular size.
Explain the evolutionary advantages that might allow giant algae like Acetabularia to persist in habitats where smaller cells thrive.
💡 Hint: Think about competition and resource management in survival.
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