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Agar agar is obtained from

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Green algae
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Red algae
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Brown algae
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Blue green algae
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The correct option is C Red algae
Agar-agar is a natural gelling substance stemming from the cell walls of red algae of the Gelidiaceae family like Gelidium and Gracialaria. It has long been used in several Asian cuisines.

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