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Algae are primarily classified based on . . . A. their means of motility B. whether they produce toxins or not C. the color of their photosynthetic pigments D. their method of sexual reproduction E. the host they usually infect

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Algae are classified on C) the color of their photosynthetic pigments

Step-by-step explanation:

Primary classification is to green algae, brown algae and red algae.

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Answer: Option C.

Based on the color of their photosynthetic pigment.

Step-by-step explanation:

Algae are simple aquatic plants without flowers that can perform photosynthesis.

They are classified based on the color of the photosynthetic pigment into three groups.

Chlorophyceae: chlorophyii Sand B are present in this group and they are also called blue green algae.

Phaeophyceae: chlorophyii A,B and fuxoxanthin are available in it. The fuxoxanthin bring about brown color in them and they are called brown algae.

Rodophyceae: chlorophyii Sand D and phycoerthrin. Phycoerthrin bring about red color and they are called red algae.

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