Red algae are red due to the presence of pigment

Biology Plant Kingdom Algae Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 14, 2026

Phycoerythrin

r-phycocyanin

r-phycoerythrin

r-phepocyamin

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Red algae (Rhodophyceae) appear red mainly because of the pigment R-phycoerythrin, which masks the green color of chlorophyll.

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