Which pigment is found in phaeophyceae? | CGP Edu

Biology Biological Classification Kingdom–Plantae, Animalia and Algae Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 21, 2026

Which pigment is found in phaeophyceae?

A

Chl. a, c and fucoxanthin

B

Chl. a, d and violaxanthin

C

β Carotene and phycocyanin

D

None of these

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct answer is:

Phaeophyceae (brown algae) contain chlorophyll a, chlorophyll c, and fucoxanthin, the pigment responsible for their brown color.

Previous Question Next Question

Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu

Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.

Write a Review

Share your experience with this question and solution.

Commentary

Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.

Student Reviews

What students say about this solution

No reviews yet. Be the first to write a review.

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Which algal groups have similarity in pigment composition?

Autotrophic thallophytes are called as :-

Parasitic algae is :-

"Red rust of tea" is caused by parasitic:-

No zoospore formation has been observed in the algal members belonging to:-

Food reserve in Rhodophyta is :-

CG

CGP Question Assistant Question Bank + AI Help

Hi! Type your question or upload one screenshot. First I will search related questions from CGP Edu Question Bank. If none match, type YES and I will solve it with AI.

Upload only one screenshot at a time. Flow: Question Bank first → If not matched, type YES for AI solution.