Which one of the following statements is wrong?

Correct answer: B. Mannitol is stored food in Rhodophyceae

  • A. Chlorella and Spirulina are used as space food
  • B. Mannitol is stored food in Rhodophyceae
  • 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.

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