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Porphyria, Laminaria and Sargassum are-
A
Green Algae
B
Food Source
C
Red algae
D
Brown algae
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Many species of Porphyra, Laminaria and Sargassum are among the 70 species of marine algae used as food. Volvox is the colonial algae which is not an edible alga, although not poisonous. Agar, one of the commercial products, is obtained from Gelidium.

Detailed explanation-2: -Explanation:Porphyra Laminaria and Sargassum are edible. Agar-agar which is used as a growth medium for microbes is obtained from Gelidium and Gracilaria.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sargassum seaweed may be used fresh, eaten with a dash of vinegar or lemon juice, or in salads. Hawaiians use fresh Sargassum seaweed as an accompaniment to raw fish. You’ll often find Sargassum seaweed in soups, vegetable dishes, and in seasonings.

Detailed explanation-4: -Updated On: 27-06-2022. Laminaria and Sargassum are used as food Algae increase the level of dissovled oxygen in the immediate environment Algin is obtained from red algae and carageenan from brown algaeAgar-agar is obtained from Gelidium and Gracilaria.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sargassum horneri (Turner) C. Agardh (S. horneri) is edible brown seaweed that grows along the coast of East Asia and has been traditionally used as a folk medicine and a local food.

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