Question

cell wall is covered by algin gelatinous substance in ?? please answer the question​

Answer 1

Cell wall is covered by algin gelatinous substance in Phaeophyceae.

• Phaeophyceae or brown algae is a class under the Division Thallophyta. The members of brown algae are generally found in marine habitats.
• Their cell wall is composed of cellulose with an outer covering of a gelatinous substance called algin.
• They contain pigments- chlorophyll a, c, fucoxanthin and carotenoids that help in photosynthesis and also provide colour to them.
• The reserve food material is laminarin and mannitol.