How do pigments such as phycoerythrin in red algae and fucoxanthin inbrown algae benefit these autotrophic protists?a. The pigments provide camouflage, so herbivores cannot see thealgae.b. The pigments absorb blue-green underwater light and transfer theenergy to chlorophyll a for use in photosynthesis.c. The pigments attract aquatic animals that carry gametes betweenseaweeds.d. The pigments absorb UV light that would harm the photosyntheticapparatus.e. All of the above are correct.

How do pigments such as phycoerythrin in red algae and fucoxanthin inbrown algae benefit these autotrophic protists?a. The pigments provide camouflage, so herbivores cannot see thealgae.b. The pigments absorb blue-green underwater light and transfer theenergy to chlorophyll a for use in photosynthesis.c. The pigments attract aquatic animals that carry gametes betweenseaweeds.d. The pigments absorb UV light that would harm the photosyntheticapparatus.e. All of the above are correct.

Concepts of Biology

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168116

Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Publisher:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Chapter13: Diversity Of Microbes, Fungi, And Protists

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 11RQ: Which parasitic protist evades the host immune system by altering its surface proteins with each...

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