Some rhodophyta, or red algae, appear red due to the presence of the pigment
A) chlorophyll.
B) chlorophyll
C) phycocyanin.
D) phycoerythrin.
E) anthocyanin.

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Red algae appear red due to the presence of the pigment phycoerythrin. Chlorophyll is a pigment found in green algae and plants, and phycocyanin is a blue pigment found in some cyanobacteria and algae. Anthocyanin is a pigment found in some purple-colored plants.

Some Rhodophyta, or Red Algae, Appear Red Due to the Presence