Question

Agar-agar, Carrageenin and Funori are obtained from

• A. Cell wall of red algae
• B. Cell wall of brown algae
• C. Gmcigafia and Gelidium
• D. Cell wall of green algae

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Cell wall of red algae

Cell well composition of algae is known as phycocolloids. Phycocolloids of red algae are agar-agar, carreigeenin, and funori. Red algae are also known as Kanten. Agar-agar is obtained from seaweed, the cell wall of Gracllaria and Geladium used as culture media in the laboratory. Carrageenin is a multifunctional agent. It is used as a clearing agent and emulsifier in chocolate ice cream, shaving cream, toothpaste, and paints. Funori is the glue which is used as adhesive and in sizing textiles paper.

Hence correct answer is option A.

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