Algae found in areas with abundant light as well as areas o…

Biology Plant Kingdom Algae Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 27, 2026

Algae found in areas with abundant light as well as areas of great depths with no light is

Red algae

Green algae

Blue algae

Brown algae

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(a) Red algae occur in well-lit shallow waters and also at greater depths because their accessory pigments (especially phycoerythrin) help absorb available light efficiently in deep water.

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