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In which of the following organism, pigments are similar to that found in higher plants?
BiologyBiological ClassificationNEET
Options:
  • A Nostoc
  • B Euglena
  • C Gonyaulax
  • D Slime mould
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Euglena
Euglena is photosynthetic in the presence of sunlight. When deprived of sunlight, they behave like heterotrophs by predating on other smaller organisms. Interestingly, the pigments of euglenoids are identical to those present in higher plants.

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