Question

Enriched vitamin tablets are produced from

• A. Nostoc
• B. Yeast
• C. Mushroom
• D. Spirulina

Answer 1

The correct option is D Spirulina

• Spirulina is a cyanobacterium. This is a spiral shaped alga. The algae are considered as a source of many elements like iron, manganese and chromium.
• There are many essential amino acids. The algae is a source of vitamins like vitamin A, K${}_1$, K${}_2$, B${}_{12}$, C, D and E.
• Due to the presence of vitamins, the algae is used for the preparation of the tablets which are enriched with the vitamins and are used as supplements.
• Thus, the correct answer is option D.