All algae have two photosynthetic pigments in common

Chlorophyll

a

and chlorophyll

b

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Chlorophyll

b

and carotenes

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Chlorophyll

a

and carotenes

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Phycobilins and carotenes

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Solution

The correct option is C Chlorophyll $a$ and carotenes
The algae are divided into three main classes: Chlorophyceae, Phaeophyceae, and Rhodophyceae.
Chlorophyceae, Phaeophyceae, and Rhodophyceae have two photosynthetic pigments in common are Chlorophyll a and carotenes.
So, the correct answer is "Chlorophyll a and carotenes'.

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