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Algin, a commercial hydrocolloid, is produced by which algae?
ARed algae
BGreen algae
CBrown algae
DCyanobacteria
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Brown algae
Marine brown algae produce algin, while red algae produce carrageen.
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