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Pyrenoids are commonly found in

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Red algae
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Green algae
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Brown algae
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Blue green algae
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Solution

The correct option is B Green algae
Pyrenoids are found most commonly in the chloroplast of green algae. These are associated with the operation of a carbon-concentrating mechanism (CCM). Their main function is to act as centres of carbon dioxide fixation.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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