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Laminaria and Fucus belong to

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Red algae
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Green algae
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Brown algae
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Golden brown algae
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Solution

The correct option is D Brown algae
Laminaria and Fucus are genus of brown algae. The brown color of these algae is due to xanthophyll pigment called fucoxanthin. Laminaria is also called as kelp. It is the largest and most complex brown algae.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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