Choose the correct order of colors in pigments-Chlorophyll, Phycoerythrin and Fucoxanthin.

Green, Brown, and Red

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Green, Red, and Brown

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Brown, Green, and Red

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Red, Green, and Brown

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Brown, Red, and Green

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Solution

The correct option is B Green, Red, and Brown
Green algae's major pigment is chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b.
Red algae's major pigment is chlorophyll a, chlorophyll d and phycoerythrin.
Brown algae's major pigment is chlorophyll a, chlorophyll c and fucoxanthin.
So, the correct answer is "Green, Red, and Brown'.

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