2020 Phase-2 Biological ClassificationPigments in algae Medium Question 19 of 117 in Biological Classification

Phycoerythrin is the major pigment in

A Brown algae
B Red algae
C Blue green algae
D Green algae

The answer is B.

Solution

Phycoerythrin is the major accessory pigment found in red algae (Rhodophyceae), giving them their characteristic red colour.

Concept Pigments in algae

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