Question

Red colour of red -algae is due to

Answer 1

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Red algae are red because of the presence of the pigment phycoerythrin. This pigment reflects red light and absorbs blue light.

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Answer 2

Answer:

It is due to pigment present in algae and it is known as phycoerythrin

Explanation:

1. Phycoerythrin is a red coloured pigment present in algae which keep this algae in red colour.
2. The abundance of this pigment may causes the colour variation
3. If less pigment is present it appears i n green or in blue