Question

Phycobilins occur in

• A. Blue green algae
• B. Red algae
• C. Green algae
• D. Both a and b

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both a and b

Phycobilins are water-soluble pigments found in Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) and Rhodophyta (red algae). There are two classes of phycobilins, namely phycocyanin and phycoerythrin. Phycocyanin is found in blue-green algae and phycoerythrin is found in red algae.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.