Multiple choice

Carrageenan is a general name for polysaccharides extracted from certain kinds of algae. Which among the following algae is used for extracting carrageenan?

  1. Porphyra

  2. Gracilaria

  3. Pelvetia canaliculata

  4. Eucheuma

  5. Chlorella

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Eucheuma is a group of red seaweeds representing the Tribe Eucheumatoideae used in the production of carrageenan, an important product used in cosmetics, food processing, and industrial uses, as well as a food source for those living in Indonesia and the Philippines.