Question

what pigment does golden algae contain

Answer 1

Hi there!

The golden algae consist of photosynthetic pigment called chlorophyll.

It consist of Chlorophyll a and c.

The golden algae also consist of accessory pigments called carotenoids and xanthophylls.

And consist of specialized pigment called fucoxanthin.

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Answer 2

Golden algae contain the pigments chlorophyll, carotene and xanthophyll.

• Chlorophyll - A green pigment, present in all green plants and in cyanobacteria.

• Carotene - An orange or red plant pigment found in carrots and many other plant structures.

• Xanthophyll - A yellow or brown carotenoid plant pigment.