Agar, a medium for culturing bacteria in the laboratory is obtained from which of the following?

Porphyra

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Gelidium

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Algin

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Laminaria

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Solution

The correct option is B Gelidium
Agar is a substance obtained from, Gelidium (a red alga). It is extensively used as a medium for culturing bacteria in the laboratory.

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