How come 'non-green' forms of algae are clubbed together with the green chlorophyllous algae in the same plant kingdom division?

They contain chlorophyll for photosynthesis

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They share similar physiology

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They share high structural similarity

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D
All of the above

Even in brown and red algae chlorophyll -a is present and drives photosynthesis like in green algae. They all also share similar physiology, food source and have high structural similarity.

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