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This class of algae has chlorophyll a, c and fucoxanthin as major pigments, uses mannitol and laminarin to store food and its cell wall has cellulose and algin. Identify the class of algae.

A

Chlorophyceae

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B

Phaeophyceae

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Rhodophyceae

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D

Cyanobacteria

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Solution

The correct option is B Phaeophyceae
The class of brown algae (Phaeophyceae) is characterised by:
i) presence of chlorophyll a, c and fucoxanthin as major pigments
ii) uses mannitol and laminarin to store food
iii) cell wall has cellulose and algin.

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