MCQ
Rhodophyceae is called red algae because of the pigment:
  • A
    Fucoxanthin.
  • Phycoerythrin.
  • C
    Carotenoids.
  • D
    Chlorophyll.

Answer

Correct option: B.
Phycoerythrin.
Members of Rhodophyceae are commonly called red algae because of the predominance of the redpigment$, r-$phycoerythrin, in their body.

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