Which one of the following statements is wrong?
Correct answer: B. Algin is obtained from red algae and carrageenan from brown algae.
- A. Algae increase the level of dissolved oxygen in the immediate environment.
- B. Algin is obtained from red algae and carrageenan from brown algae.
- C. Agaragar is obtained from Gelidium and Gracilaria
- D. Laminaria and Sargassum are used as food
Explanation
(b) : Alginic acid is obtained from brown algae whereas carrageenan is obtained from red algae.
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