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An alga that can be employed as food for human being is

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Ulothrix

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Chlorella

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Spirogyra

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Polysiphonia

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Solution

The correct option is B Chlorella
Chlorella is a single-celled chlorophycean alga with rich protein content. It is considered as a source of SCP(single cell protein) and also as a food source during long space travel.

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