Multiple choice

Which is the chief source of iodine?

  1. Brown algae

  2. Bilging vagus

  3. Chilsa nelia

  4. Mycoplasma

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Explanation

Brown algae, such as kelp, are the primary natural source of iodine, which they concentrate from seawater. Iodine was historically produced commercially from the ash of burned seaweed. This makes marine algae a critical source for this essential element.