NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyPlant KingdomPractice
Which of the following character is wrong regarding brown algae?
Options
- APresence of chlorophyll 'a' and 'b'
- BThey remain attached to the surface by holdfast
- CPresence of chlorophyll 'a' and 'c'
- DPresence of fucoxanthin which gives brown colour
Correct answer
A. Presence of chlorophyll 'a' and 'b'
Step-by-step solution
Chlorophyll 'a' and 'b' are the main pigments of green algae, chlorophyll 'a', and chlorophyll 'c' is the main pigments present in brown algae. In addition, they have xanthophyll, fucoxanthin which gives them a brown color. Their body is differentiated into holdfast by which they remain attached to the surface, they have stem-like cylindrical stipe and leaf-like blade.