Multiple choice

Antioxidants are the compounds that block the harmful action of free radicals in our body. Which among the following algae contains antioxidants?

  1. Filamentous

  2. Spirogyra

  3. Chlorella

  4. Hydrodictyon

  5. Chara

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Chlorella is a single-celled freshwater alga. Chlorella contains vitamin C and carotenoids, both of which are antioxidants . It also  contains high concentrations of iron and B-complex vitamins