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Which of the following pigments are found in brown algae?
Which of the following pigments are found in brown algae?
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The correct option is D All of these
The correct option is D.
Explanation of correct option:
Fucoxanthin, chlorophyll a and chlorophyll c are present in brown algae. Fucoxanthin is a xanthophyll, chlorophyll a is blue green in color and helps in trapping solar energy.
Explanation of incorrect option:
Option A:
Fucoxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid.
Option B:
Chlorophyll a is blue green in color.
Option C:
Chlorophyll c helps in absorbing solar energy.
Final answer: All three pigments are present in brown algae.
All of these
The correct option is D.
Explanation of correct option:
Fucoxanthin, chlorophyll a and chlorophyll c are present in brown algae. Fucoxanthin is a xanthophyll, chlorophyll a is blue green in color and helps in trapping solar energy.
Explanation of incorrect option:
Option A:
Fucoxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid.
Option B:
Chlorophyll a is blue green in color.
Option C:
Chlorophyll c helps in absorbing solar energy.
Final answer: All three pigments are present in brown algae.
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