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People recovering from long illness are often advised to include the algae Spirulina in their diet because it

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Makes the food easy to digest
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Is rich in proteins
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Has antibiotic properties
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Restores the intestinal microflora
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The correct option is B Is rich in proteins
Algae Spirulina is one of the richest sources of protein, containing 40-50 percent crude protein on dry weight basis which under favourable condition may reach upto 70 percent. So, the people recovering from long illness are advised to take it in the diet.

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