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Edible, freshwater algae would includes _________.

A

Porphyra and Chorella

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B

Spirulina and Lancunaria

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C

Microcystis and Chondrus

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D

Chlorella and Spirulina

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Solution

The correct option is D Porphyra and Chorella
Porphyra is seawater algae.
Microcytis is toxic algae (not edible) and Chondrus is sea algae.
Chlorella is fresh water green algae with high consumption of proteins and essential nutrients.
Spirulina is also a dietary supplement and green algae.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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