Multiple choice

The oil used in biofeeds and biofuels is obtained from which among the following algae?

  1. Vaucheria

  2. Tribonema

  3. Synurids

  4. Schizochytrium

  5. Sagenista
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Schizochytrium is a genus of unicellular protists found in coastal marine habitats. They are assigned to the stramenopiles, a group which also contains kelp and various of micro-algae. Certain species produce large amounts of docosahexaenoic acid and are grown commercially for production of this oil for biofeeds, biomass and biofuels.

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