Question

Give the appropriate scientific term for the following.

1. Edible algae rich in protein

Answer 1

Algae:

1. Algae play a variety of important economic roles.
2. Several Porphyra (red algae), Laminaria, and Sargassum (Brown algae) species are among the 70 species of marine algae used as food.
3. Because of their high protein content, space travelers use Chlorella and Spirulina as food supplements.

Final Answer: Spirulina is an example of edible algae rich in protein.