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Do red algae have chlorophyll a and b?


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Red algae:

  1. The red algae are phycobilin accessory pigment-rich algal species that have a reddish appearance.
  2. Red algae contain chlorophyll a, chlorophyll d, and phycoerythrin.
  3. Chlorophyll A is the most prevalent kind of chlorophyll and is most effective at absorbing light with wavelengths between 429nm and 659nm.
  4. Chlorophyll d is present only in red algae and cyanobacteria.
  5. These organisms live in deep water, and thus use red light for photosynthesis.


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