Name the pigment which imparts red colour to red algae.

Phycoerythrin

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Phycocyanin

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Carotene

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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.
So, the correct answer is 'Both A and B'.

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