Write true or false:
Algae are classified based on their photosynthetic pigments.

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Answer: True

Algae are classified into three main groups primarily based on their photosynthetic pigments Chlorophyceae, Phaeophyceae, and Rhodophyceae.

Chlorophyceae are usually green due to the dominance of pigments chlorophyll a and b.

Phaeophyceae are usually brown due to the pigments chlorophyll a, c, carotenoids and xanthophylls.

Rhodophyceae are usually red because of the predominance of the red pigment, r-phycoerythrin.

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