28.0k views
1 vote
How are the algae cells different from the other cells?

User RezKesh
by
3.9k points

2 Answers

2 votes
In most algal cells there is only a single nucleus althrough some cells are multinucleate. Some algae are siphonaceous, meaning the many nuclei are not separated by cell walls.
User Limon
by
2.9k points
7 votes

Hello there, Jaelyn!

Although algae and plants are both photosynthetic and categorized as eukaryotes (cells with unique features such as the nucleus), they vary in the following ways: Algae can be unicellular or multicellular, whereas plants contain numerous cells.

Have an amazing day!

-William

User Mishan
by
4.0k points