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Standard VIII
Biology
Algae
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The pigment phycoerythrin is characteristic of
  1. Green algae
  2. Brown algae
  3. Red algae
  4. Blue green algae

A
Green algae
B
Brown algae
C
Red algae
D
Blue green algae
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Phycoerythrin is a major light-harvesting pigment that is found in red algae and cyanobacteria. It is used as a fluorescent probe and analytical reagent. Visually, the phycoerythrins appear red.

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