Pigment present in hypnospores/zygospores of Chlamydomonas is ________.

Haematochrome

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-Carotene

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Fucoxanthin

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Anthocyanin

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Solution

The correct option is A Haematochrome
Pigment present in hypnospores of Chlamydomonas is haematochrome. It is yellow, orange, or red biological pigment present in green algae, especially when exposed to intense sunlight. The Chlamydomonas has sensory spots which are red in color due to the presence of of haematochrome. This red color carotenoids reflect light and photoreceptors.
So, option A is the correct option.

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