Q3 / 200 · NEET 2023 (Manipur) · Botany

Which classes of algae possess pigment fucoxanthin and pigment phycoerythrin, respectively?

  • A
    Chlorophyceae and Rhodophyceae
  • B
    Rhodophyceae and Phaeophyceae
  • C
    Phaeophyceae and Chlorophyceae
  • Correct answer
    D
    Phaeophyceae and Rhodophyceae

Solution

The prime pigment found in phaeophyceae that gives its members their characteristic colour is xanthophyll pigment, fucoxanthin. The members of rhodophyceae are commonly called red algae because of the predominance of the red pigment, r-phycoerythrin in their body.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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