Algae
A) often grow in areas where other forms of life may have difficulty.
B) are strictly macroscopic organisms.
C) have a vascular system similar to that of plants.
D) are only found in the soil.
E) are always saprophytic or parasitic.

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Algae are known to thrive in areas where other forms of life may have difficulties, such as in extreme environments like hot springs, deserts, and frozen tundras.

Answer: B
 This statement is false. Algae are not strictly macroscopic organisms; they can also be microscopic in size and may be unicellular or multicellular.

Answer: C
 Algae do not have a vascular system like plants. Plants have specialized tissues, such as xylem and phloem, that transport water and nutrients throughout the plant, but algae do not have these structures.

Answer: D
 Algae are not only found in the soil. They are found in diverse habitats, including freshwater and marine environments, as well as on surfaces like rocks, trees, and even other organisms.

Answer: E
 This statement is false. While some algae can be saprophytic or parasitic, many species are autotrophic and produce their own food through photosynthesis.