Algae: Classification and Characteristics · NCERT Biology

In Chlorophyceae, the major pigments are:

  1. Chlorophyll a and b
  2. Chlorophyll a and c
  3. Chlorophyll a and d
  4. Chlorophyll a and fucoxanthin
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Correct answer: Chlorophyll a and b

Green algae (Chlorophyceae) possess chlorophyll a and b, which are the same pigments found in higher plants. This gives them their characteristic grass-green color.

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