Plant Kingdom · Class 11 · CBSE · Science Biology
Which of the following algae contains fucoxanthin as a major accessory pigment and stores food in the form of laminarin or mannitol?
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easy · MCQ · Q-191B4F
Which of the following algae contains fucoxanthin as a major accessory pigment and stores food in the form of laminarin or mannitol?
- A.Chlorophyceae
- B.PhaeophyceaeCorrect answer
- C.Rhodophyceae
- D.Cyanophyceae
Solution
Members of Phaeophyceae (brown algae) possess chlorophyll a, c, carotenoids, and xanthophylls like fucoxanthin, which give them brown color. Their stored food is complex carbohydrates, such as laminarin or mannitol.
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