Question

Which characteristic identifies brown algae? A) Presence of a carotenoids B) Presence of phycobilins C) Presence of fucoxanthin

Answer 1

Answer: Option C

Step-by-step explanation:

The brown algae appears brown due to the dominance of the xanthophyll pigment known as fucoxanthin, which helps in the synthesis of the chlorophyll a and c, other xanthophylls and beta carotene.

The food reserves are complex polysaccharide, higher alcohols and sugars.The walls of this algae is made up of heteropolysaccharide.

Answer 2

"Presence of fucoxanthin" is the one characteristic among the following choices given in the question that identifies brown algae. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "C". I hope that this is the answer that has actually come to your help.