Red algae are similar to blue-green algae in possession of
A
Gas vacuoles
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B
Filamentous body
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C
Cell wall components
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D
Phycobilins
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Solution
The correct option is D Phycobilins
Phycobilin occurs in 3 groups of algae :
Cyanobacteria, Rhodophyta, and cryptophycaece are largely responsible for their distinctive colors including blue-green, red, and yellow. Hence, Red algae are similar to blue-green algae in possession of Phycobilins.