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Consider the following statements regarding the major pigments and stored food in the different groups of algae and select the correct options given.
I) In Chlorophyceae, the stored food material is starch and the major pigments are chlorophyll-
II) In Phaeophyceae, laminarian is the stored food and major pigments are chlorophyll-
III) In Rhodophyceae, floridean starch is the stored food and major pigments are chlorophylla- and phycoerythrin.
- I is correct, but II and III are incorrect
- I and II are correct, but III is incorrect
- I and III are correct, but II is incorrect
- III is correct, but I and II are incorrect
The correct answer is: III is correct, but I and II are incorrect
GroupMajor PigmentReserve Food
ChlorophyceaeChlorophyll Starch
PhaeophyceaeChlorophyll Laminarian, mannitol
RhodophyceaeChlorophyll Floridean starch
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