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Which one of the following statements is wrong?A. Algae increase the level of dissolved oxygen in the immediate environmentB. Algin is obtained from red algae and carrageenan from brown algaeC. Agar-agar is obtained from Gelidium and GracilariaD. Laminaria and Saragassum are used as food |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B (b) Algin extracted from brown algae, e.g. Laminaria, etc. is a hydrocolloid used in shaving creams, jellies, flameproof plastic, etc. Carrageenan is extracted from red algae like Chondrus and used as emulsifier and clearing agent. Thus, only option (b) is incorrect and all other options are correct. |
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