Red algae ____.
A) are primarily marine organisms
B) are thought to have developed from green algae
C) contain xanthophylls as their main accessory pigments
D) are actually brown
E) are primarily freshwater organisms

Question

​Red algae ____.
A) ​are primarily marine organisms
B) ​are thought to have developed from green algae
C) ​contain xanthophylls as their main accessory pigments
D) ​are actually brown
E) ​are primarily freshwater organisms

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Red algae are primarily marine organisms, thriving in both deep and shallow saltwater environments. They are known for their distinctive red coloration, which comes from the presence of phycoerythrin, a pigment that allows them to photosynthesize in deep waters where light is limited.

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