Campbell Biology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0135188741
ISBN 13: 978-0-13518-874-3

Chapter 28 - 28.4 - Concept Check - Page 610: 1

Answer

The most obvious difference between red and brown algae is their photosynthetic pigment, which causes them to be different visual colors.

Work Step by Step

Red algae have phycoerythrin, which brown algae do not. Brown algae have fucoxanthin, among other accessory pigments.
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