alleryAGAR, used in microbiology and food gelling, is extracted from:
ARed algae such as Gelidium
BBrown algae such as Sargassum
CGreen algae such as Spirogyra
DBlue-green algae like Anabaena
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Red algae such as Gelidium
AGAR (agar-agar) is extracted from RED ALGAE, mainly Gelidium and Gracilaria.
Brown algae give ALGINATES (Macrocystis).
Red algae also give CARRAGEENAN (Chondrus).
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