Which of the following statements about Chlorophyceae is correct?

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Which of the following statements about Chlorophyceae is correct?

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Chlorophyceae have unequal, lateral flagella like Phaeophyceae. Vegetative reproduction in Chlorophyceae can occur by spore formation. Correct Chlorophyceae store food as mannitol and laminarin. Their dominant pigment is fucoxanthin.

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Vegetative reproduction in Chlorophyceae can occur by fragmentation or spore formation.

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