NEET2021BotanyPlant KingdomActual
Which of the following algae produce carrageen?
Options
- AGreen algae
- BBrown algae
- CRed algae
- DBlue-green algae
Correct answer
C. Red algae
Step-by-step solution
Red algae or Rhodophyceae members are mainly marine forms. The marine brown and red algae produce large amounts of hydrocolloids (water-holding substances), e.g., algin (brown algae) and carrageen or carrageenan (red algae) which are used commercially.