Which one of the following statements is incorrect?
Correct answer: B. Mannitol is stored food in red algae
- A. Chlorella and Spirulina are used as space food
- B. Mannitol is stored food in red algae
- C. Algin and carrageenan are products of algae
- D. Agaragar is obtained from Gelidium and Gracilaria
Explanation
(b) : Laminarin and mannitol are food reserves of brown algae or Phaeophyceae. Rhodophycean algae store food in the form of floridean starch. This question is tough and is included in the QBank for the thorough preparation of students
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