The cactus-shaped algae are unique in many respects, Lin says. They grow as single cells with many ... meaning that one cell would have only one nucleus." A cell's nucleus typically divides ...

So far researchers are trying to find the best strand of the single-celled plant that is most effective. Algae ingests CO2 and releases oxygen, but it's also laden with oils that can be used to ...

Eukaryotes on the other hand are often multicellular and have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, which help to organize and compartmentalize cellular functions. They include animals, plants, ...