Which pigments are found in Phaeophyceae?

  • A
    Chlorophyll $a, c$ and Fucoxanthin
  • B
    Chlorophyll $a, d$ and Violaxanthin
  • C
    $\gamma$-carotene and Phycocyanin
  • D
    None of the above

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An example of an agarophyte is

Consider the following statements regarding the major pigments and stored food in the different groups of algae and choose the correct option:
$(i)$ In Chlorophyceae,the stored food material is starch and the major pigments are chlorophyll $-a$ and $d$.
$(ii)$ In Phaeophyceae,laminarin is the stored food and major pigments are chlorophyll $-a$ and $b$.
$(iii)$ In Rhodophyceae,floridean starch is the stored food and the major pigments are chlorophyll $-a, d$ and phycoerythrin.

Assertion $(A)$: Algae are found in various colors.
Reason $(R)$: Algae contain different types of pigments.

In brown algae,the brown colour is due to the presence of:

Select the wrong statement.

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