Q5 / 200 · NEET 2021 · Botany

Which of the following algae produce carrageen?

  • A
    Green algae
  • B
    Brown algae
  • Correct answer
    C
    Red algae
  • D
    Blue-green algae

Solution

Red algae or Rhodophyceae members are mainly marine forms. The marine brown and red algae produce large amounts of hydrocolloids (water-holding substances), e.g., algin (brown algae) and carrageen or carrageenan (red algae) which are used commercially.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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