NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyPlant KingdomPractice
Which of the following is grown to provide human food rich in proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals?
Options
- ASpirogyra
- BUlothrix
- COscillatoria
- DChlorella
Correct answer
D. Chlorella
Step-by-step solution
Chlorella can be grown to provide human food rich in proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Chlorella has been researched as a potential source of food and energy because its efficiency of photosynthesis can reach 8%, this is comparable with other highly efficient crops such as sugarcane. It is high in protein and other essential nutrients. When dried, it has about 45% protein, 20% fat, 20% carbohydrates, 5% fiber, and 10% minerals and vitamins.