Which of the following algae does not store its photosynthetic product as starch but store as oil?

Rhodophyceae

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Xanthophyceae

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Phaeophyceae

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Chlorophyceae

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Solution

The correct option is C Xanthophyceae
Reserve food material is generally starch, but fats and oils are present in the members of Bacillariophyceae, Xanthophyceae and Dinophyceae.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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