The alga which can be employed as food for human beings is
A
Chlorella
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B
Spirogyra
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C
Polysiphonia
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D
Ulothrix
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Solution
The correct option is AChlorella
Chlorella is a genus of single-cell green algae belonging to the phylum Chlorophyta. It is spherical in shape, about 2 to 10 m in diameter, and is without flagella. Chlorella contains the green photosynthetic pigments chlorophyll a and b in its chloroplast. Through photosynthesis, it multiplies rapidly, requiring only carbon dioxide, water, sunlight, and a small amount of minerals to reproduce. It is a potential food source because it is high in protein and other essential nutrients; when dried, it is about 45% protein, 20% fat, 20% carbohydrate, 5% fibre, and 10% minerals and vitamins. It is also abundant in calories and vitamins.