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Question
Which of the following pairs is of unicellular algae?
Which of the following pairs is of unicellular algae?
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Solution
The correct option is B Chlorella and Spirulina
The correct option is B.
Explanation of correct option:
- Chlorella and Spirulina are unicellular green algae.
- These are commercially very important.
- Chlorella and Spirulina are a good source of several vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. These are used a dietary supplements.
- In fact, emerging research shows that it could help shuttle toxins out of your body and improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels, among other health benefits.
Explanation of incorrect options:
Option A:
- Anabaena is a cyanobacteria i.e., it is multicellular algae.
- Volvox is unicellular colonial algae.
Option C:
Laminaria and Sargassum are multicellular algae.
Option D:
Gelidium and Gracilaria are multicellular algae.
Final answer: Chlorella and Spirulina are pairs of unicellular algae.
Chlorella and Spirulina
The correct option is B.
Explanation of correct option:
- Chlorella and Spirulina are unicellular green algae.
- These are commercially very important.
- Chlorella and Spirulina are a good source of several vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. These are used a dietary supplements.
- In fact, emerging research shows that it could help shuttle toxins out of your body and improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels, among other health benefits.
Explanation of incorrect options:
Option A:
- Anabaena is a cyanobacteria i.e., it is multicellular algae.
- Volvox is unicellular colonial algae.
Option C:
Laminaria and Sargassum are multicellular algae.
Option D:
Gelidium and Gracilaria are multicellular algae.
Final answer: Chlorella and Spirulina are pairs of unicellular algae.
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