Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 202

Question: The brown colour of some algae is due to the presence of pigments [DPMT 1991]

Options:

A) Chlorophyll

B) Phycocyanin

C) Carotene

D) Fucoxanthin

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Fucoxanthin is another important xanthophyll present in phaeophyceae (Brown algae).