What is the main pigment found in the body of members of Rhodophyceae?

What is the main pigment found in the body of members of Rhodophyceae?
  1. Chlorophyll
  2. Carotenoids
  3. Phycobiliproteins
  4. R-phycoerythrin

Solution

The members of Rhodophyceae are commonly called red algae because of the predominance of the red pigment, r-phycoerythrin in their body.

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