If you are asked to classify the various algae into distinct groups then which of the following characters you should choose for the classification?

Chemical composition of the cell wall

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Types of pigments present in the cell

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Nature of habitat

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Structural organization of thallus

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Solution

The correct option is B Types of pigments present in the cell
Algae are eukaryotic organisms that have no roots stems or leaves but do have chlorophyll and other pigments for carrying out photosynthesis.

Classes Common name Major pigments

Chlorophyceae Green algae Chlorophyll a, b

Phaeophyceae Brown algae Chlorophyll a, c, fucoxanthin

Rhodophyceae Red algae Chlorophyll a, d, phycoerythrin

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Classes	Common name	Major pigments
Chlorophyceae	Green algae	Chlorophyll a, b
Phaeophyceae	Brown algae	Chlorophyll a, c, fucoxanthin
Rhodophyceae	Red algae	Chlorophyll a, d, phycoerythrin