Asked by Emily Perez on Jun 14, 2024

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Porphyra

A) excavates
B) stramenopiles
C) alveolates
D) rhizarians
E) archaeplastidae
F) amoebozoans
G) choanoflagellates

Porphyra

A genus of red algae that grows in cold seawater and is commonly used as nori in sushi preparation.

  • Identify differences among protist groups through analysis of their structural characteristics.
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Alicia HalbergJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Porphyra belongs to the Archaeplastidae group, also known as the plant-like protists or green algae.

Answer: B
Stramenopiles, also known as heterokonts or chromists, include organisms such as diatoms, brown algae, and water molds.

Answer: C
Alveolates include groups such as dinoflagellates, ciliates, and apicomplexans.

Answer: D
Rhizarians include groups such as foraminifera and radiolarians.

Answer: F
Amoebozoans include groups such as amoebas and slime molds.

Answer: G
Choanoflagellates are a group of single-celled eukaryotes that have a distinctive collar of microvilli around their flagella, and are believed to be the closest extant relatives of animals.