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Yellow green pigmentation is found in

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Xanthophyta
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Phacophyta
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Rhodophyta
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Chlorophyta
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Solution

The correct option is A Xanthophyta
  • Xanthophyta is the phylum of yellow-green algae. The yellow-green pigment is found in it. It includes photosynthetic organisms.
  • Chlorophyta contains chlorophyll pigment.
  • Phaeophyta contains fucoxanthin pigment which gives a brown colour to algae.
  • Rhodophyta contains phycoerythrin pigment which gives a red colour to algae.
  • Thus, the correct answer is 'Xanthophyta'.

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