Consider the following statements regarding the major pigments and stored food in the different groups of algae and choose the correct option:
$(i)$ In Chlorophyceae,the stored food material is starch and the major pigments are chlorophyll $-a$ and $d$.
$(ii)$ In Phaeophyceae,laminarin is the stored food and major pigments are chlorophyll $-a$ and $b$.
$(iii)$ In Rhodophyceae,floridean starch is the stored food and the major pigments are chlorophyll $-a, d$ and phycoerythrin.

  • A
    $(i)$ is correct,but $(ii)$ and $(iii)$ are incorrect.
  • B
    $(i)$ and $(ii)$ are correct,but $(iii)$ is incorrect.
  • C
    $(i)$ and $(iii)$ are correct,but $(ii)$ is incorrect.
  • D
    $(iii)$ is correct,but $(i)$ and $(ii)$ are incorrect.

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