SCIENCE
PLANT KINGDOM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Ulothrix
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Chlorella
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Spirogyra
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Polysiphonia
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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is B. Explanation of correct option: Chlorella is an alga that is rich in proteins, vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals.
Detailed explanation-2: -Red seaweeds are used as a food source for human consumption and several industries are based on food processing of nori (Porphyra spp) and many other algae.
Detailed explanation-3: -The nutritive assay of Spirogyra has shown its potentiality in providing all the required nutrients, especially carbohydrates and protein, thereby, experimentally proving and suggesting that, these algae can be used as a staple and nutrient rich food.
Detailed explanation-4: -Chlorella is a green alga and is used as a food supplement by space travellers. Spirulina is a cyanobacteria which is also used as a food supplement. Both Chlorella and Spirulina are single celled proteins.