What is incorrect for brown algae ?

Presence of chlorophyll a and chlorophyll c

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Occurrence of fucoxantin

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Presence of chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b

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Attachment to substratum

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Solution

The correct option is C Presence of chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b
Brown algae are also called as Phaeophyceae and are present mainly in marine habitats. They possess Chlorophyll a & c and not chlorophyll a & b. The fucoxanthin pigment present in them is responsible for its brown colour.

The correct answer is C.

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