Q. The members of Chlorophyceae are commonly called

A) Red algae
B) Brown algae
C) Green algae
D) Blue-green algae
Explanation

The members of class-Chlorophyceae are commonly called green algae. Their cells possess one or more chloroplasts. Photosynthetic pigments in chloroplasts are chlorophyll-a, Chlorophyll-b, carotene and xanthophylls. The green colour is due to presence of excess of chlorophyll. Chloroplastic pigments are the same as in the land plants

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