Question

(i v) Which of the type of chlorophyll is rare in Xanthophyceae and has been determined in only two of its genera:
(a) chlorophyll ‘a’ (b) chlorophyl l ‘e’ (c ) chlorophyll ‘b’ (d) chlorophyll ‘d’
(e) None of thes e

Answer 1

Answer:

chlorophyll

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

chlorophyll ‘a’ is rare in Xanthophyceae and has been determined in only two of its genera

Explanation:

• Xanthophyta is a phylum of mostly freshwater organisms of the kingdom Protoctista which is  traditionally known as yellow-green algae.   Yellow-green algae possess carotenoid pigments (including xanthine), which are responsible for their color, in addition to chlorophylls.
• Xanthophyceae is a class comprised of xanthophytes or yellow-green algae. The yellow-green color is due to the presence of pigments such as xanthophylls and beta carotene. They also have chlorophyll pigments chlorophyll a and c.