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Chlorophyll 'a', C - phycocyanin and C - phycoerythrin are pigments of :-

A

Red algae

B

Blue green algae

C

Brown algae

D

Green algae

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To solve the question regarding the pigments Chlorophyll 'a', C - phycocyanin, and C - phycoerythrin, we will analyze the options provided and determine which group of organisms contains these pigments. ### Step 1: Identify the pigments - **Chlorophyll 'a'** is a common pigment found in many photosynthetic organisms. - **C - phycocyanin** and **C - phycoerythrin** are pigments typically associated with certain types of algae. ### Step 2: Analyze the options 1. **Red Algae**: - Red algae primarily contain **Chlorophyll 'a'** and **Chlorophyll 'd'**. They are known for their red color due to the presence of **phycoerythrin**. However, they do not contain **C - phycocyanin**. 2. **Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria)**: - Blue-green algae contain **Chlorophyll 'a'**, **C - phycocyanin**, and **C - phycoerythrin**. This makes them a strong candidate for the correct answer. 3. **Brown Algae**: - Brown algae contain **Chlorophyll 'a'** and **Chlorophyll 'c'**, but their characteristic brown color is due to the pigment **fucoxanthin**. They do not contain **C - phycocyanin** or **C - phycoerythrin**. 4. **Green Algae**: - Green algae primarily contain **Chlorophyll 'a'** and **Chlorophyll 'b'**. They do not contain **C - phycocyanin** or **C - phycoerythrin**. ### Step 3: Conclusion Based on the analysis, the pigments **Chlorophyll 'a'**, **C - phycocyanin**, and **C - phycoerythrin** are found in **Blue-Green Algae**. Therefore, the correct answer is: **Answer: Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria)** ---
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  2. Which of the following is a character of prokaryotes:-

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