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Red colour of red algae is due to...

Red colour of red algae is due to

A

Carotenoids

B

Xanthophylls

C

r-Phycocyanin

D

r-Phycoerythrin

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The correct Answer is:
D
Red colour of red algae is due to red coloured pigment, i.e., r-phycoerythrin.
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