Plant Kingdom Question 292

Question: Brown algae is characterised by the presence of [CBSE PMT 1997; Haryana PMT 2005]

Options:

A) Phycocyanin

B) Phycoerythrin

C) Fucoxanthin

D) Haematochrome

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

In brown algae fucoxanthin is the chief pigment e.g., Fucus, Sargassum.