Which of the following is a character of rhodophyceae

Options

A. Major pigments are chlorophyll a and chlorophyll-b
B. Commonly called brown algae
C. Stored food materials are mannitol and laminarin
D. Flagellum is absent

Answer

B

Explanation

Flagella or cilia are completely absent in rhodophytes, probably due to a loss rather than being a primitive condition.