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Algin is the cell wall coating of

Option: 1

Green algae


Option: 2

Red algae


Option: 3

Brown algae


Option: 4

All algae


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Phaeophyceae -

  • The members of Phaeophyceae are commonly called as Brown algae. Ex: Ectocarpus, Dictyota, Laminaria, Sargassum, Fucus
  • These are mostly found in Marine habitats. 
  • They are large sized and also known as Kelps (Laminaria, Macrocystis). 
  • Some forms are filamentous as in Ectocarpus.
  • Members of this group are olive green to brown in colour 
  • Major pigments present are chlorophyll a, c, carotenoids and xanthophylls (fucoxanthin).
  • The food is stored in the form of complex carbohydrates such as mannitol and laminarin.
  • The cell wall has cellulose covered by gelatinous substance Algin. Algins are component of phycocolloids 

 

Algin is present in phaeophyceae.
 

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