1. What is algae? (Specifically, what kingdom
does it belong to and where is it found?)
Algae belongs to kingdom plantae and protista. It is found in damp places and bodies of water.Reference:
http://www.oilgae.com/algae/sources/sources.html
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/In_taxonomy_in_what_kingdom_are_algae_classified
2. What is another form of biofuel that the
article mentions? (Hint! "There's more than _______ in Indiana! Indiana
Beach!")
Another form of biofuel is corn.
3. When comparing algal biofuel to the biofuel
mentioned in your answer to number 2, which one allegedly produces fewer
polluntants?.
The corn produces fewer polluntants than the algal biofuel.
4. How does the algae produce biofuel?
Special algae are grown in bulk; when fed certain sugars, they produce combustible oils that can be used as fuel additives
1. How long does nature take to produce
fuel?
Nature takes millions of years to produce fuel.
2. How long does it take Solazyme to produce
fuel?
Solazyme takes a matter of few days to produce fuel.
3. Where is Solazyme currently located?
Solazyme is located in Peoria, Illinois
Algae are not organized into two kingdoms, merely one. Also, number 3 is incorrect.
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