Question

The members of phaeophyceae are commonly called ______ algae.

• A. Green
• B. Brown
• C. Red
• D. Yellow

Answer 1

The correct option is B Brown

B. Brown

Solution : The members of Phaeophyceae have a pigment fucoxanthin. Due to its presence, their color ranges from olive green to various shades of brown.

Hence they are called brown algae.

So the correct answer is "Brown".