Name the pigment which imparts red colour to red algae.
A
Phycoerythrin
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B
Phycocyanin
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C
Carotene
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D
Both A and B
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Solution
The correct option is D Both A and B
The pigments which impart the red color to red algae are phycoerythrin and phycocyanin. The algae appear red in color because these pigments reflect red light.