Answer Key: Homework# 1

3/1/2017
Q1:
Cyanobacteria are sometimes considered algae, but they are actually bacteria (prokaryotic),
where the term "algae" is now reserved for eukaryotic organisms. They also derive their energy
through photosynthesis, but lack a nucleus or membrane bound organelles, like chloroplasts
http://greenwaterlab.com/algae-cyanobacteria.html

Q4:
Phycoerythrin (PE) is a red protein-pigment complex from the light-harvesting
phycobiliprotein family, present in red algae and cryptophytes, accessory to the main
chlorophyll pigments responsible for photosynthesis.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phycoerythrin#Practical_applications
Phycobilins are light-capturing bilins found in cyanobacteria and in
the chloroplasts of red algae.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phycobilin

Q5:
Euglena is not classified as an animal nor a plant. Euglena belong to a third kingdom called
Protista. Most species of Euglena have chloroplasts which help them synthesize food from
sunlight making them autotrophs. On the other hand they can take nourishment heterotrophically
which makes them similar to animals.
https://www.quora.com/Why-is-Euglena-calssified-as-an-animal-and-not-a-plant