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NEET · Biology · STD 11 - 3. Plant kingdom

Which one of the following statements is wrong?

  1. A Algae increase the level of dissolved oxygen in the immediate environment.
  2. B Algin is obtained from red algae, and carrageenan from brown algae.
  3. C Agar agar is obtained from Gelidium andGracilaria.
  4. D Laminaria and Sargassum are used as food.
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(B) Algin is obtained from red algae, and carrageenan from brown algae.

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(b) : Alginic acid is obtained from brown algae whereas carrageenan is obtained from red algae.