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B
Phycoerythrin
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C
Anthocyanin
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D
Anthoxanthin
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Solution
The correct option is C Phycocyanin and allophycocynanin Blue-green algae are also called as cyanobacteria. The blue colour of blue-green algae is due to presence of pigments phycocyanin and allophycocyanin. The green colour is due to presence of chlorophyll pigment. Phycoerythrin pigment results in the red colour. Anthocyanins pigment gives red, purple and blue colours in many fruits and vegetables. Anthoxanthin pigment gives white or colorless to a creamy to yellow color to petals of flowers.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Phycocyanin and allophycocynanin.'