Multiple choice

Which of the following algae are used as source of alginates?

  1. Gelidium
  2. Macrocystis
  3. Gloeopeltis
  4. Laminaria
  5. Ascophyllum

  1. Only 1, 2 and 3

  2. Only 1, 3 and 5

  3. Only 2, 3 and 4

  4. Only 2, 4 and 5

  5. Only 3, 4 and 5
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Certain algae like Macrocystis, Laminaria, Ascophyllum, Lessonia are used for alginates extraction.

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