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Plant Kingdom: Pigments MCQ

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PigmentsMediumQuestion 9505

Question

Red algae owe their color mainly to:

  1. A
    Phycoerythrin
    Correct
  2. B
    Carotene only
  3. C
    Xanthophyll only
  4. D
    Melanin

Correct answer

Phycoerythrin

Explanation

This accessory pigment gives red algae their characteristic red appearance.

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