Green alga which can be used as an article of food due to its very high nutrient value is

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Chlorella

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The correct option is B Chlorella
Algae are useful to man in a variety of ways. At least half of the total carbon dioxide fixation on earth is carried out by algae through photosynthesis.
Chlorella a unicellular alga rich in proteins is used as a food supplement even by space travelers. Hence, Green alga which can be used as an article of food due to its very high nutrient value is Chlorella.
So, the correct answer is "Chlorella'.

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