Black pigment of fungal cell that helps the fungus to prevent damage from UV radiations is –

Correct option is D

Correct option: (d) Melanin
· Melanin is a dark pigment protecting fungi from UV radiation, oxidative stress, and extreme environments.
Other options:
· (a) Protein – Structural or enzymatic functions, not UV protection.
· (b) Chitin – Structural polysaccharide in fungal cell walls.
· (c) Glycogen – Storage carbohydrate.