Incorrect character of brown algae is

Options

A. Presence of chl a and b
B. It remain attached to substratum
C. Presence of chl a and c
D. Presence of fucoxanthin

Answer

A

Explanation

The brown colour of these algae results from the dominance of the xanthophyll pigment fucoxanthin, which masks the other pigments, Chlorophyll a and c (there is no Chlorophyll b), beta-carotene and other xanthophylls.