Algae are Important Environmentally As

Question

Algae are important environmentally as
A) major producers of carbon dioxide.
B) major producers of oxygen.
C) local flora.
D) local contaminants.
E) supporting fungal growth.

Accepted Answer

Algae are major producers of oxygen through the process of photosynthesis. They release oxygen as a byproduct, making them an important source of oxygen for aquatic organisms and potentially for terrestrial organisms if algae-derived oxygen is carried by wind or water currents.