Question

Consider the following statements regarding the major pigments and stored food in the different groups of algae and select the correct option given.
A. In Chlorophyceae, the stored food material is starch and the major pigments are chlorophyll $a$ and $b$.
B. In Phaeophyceae, laminarin is the stored food and major pigments are chlorophyll $a$ and $b$.
C. In Rhodophyceae, floridean starch is the stored food and the major pigments are chlorophyll $a$, $d$ and phycoerythrin.

• A. A is correct, but B and C are wrong
• B. A and B are correct, but C is wrong
• C. A and C are correct, but B is wrong
• D. B is correct, but A and C are wrong

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Phaeophyceae is characterised by presence of laminarin as reserved food material and light absorbing pigments chlorophyll a, c and fucoxanthin.