Question

what are the. use of algae?

Answer 1

Uses of algae-
1. It is used in biofuel production.It can also be grown to produce biomass and then used to produce heat and electricity.
2.It is used as a food supplement, Spirulina is very rich in protein and used as food supplement.
3.Chondrus crispus is an excellent milk stabiliser.
4.They are also used as fertilisers and livestock feed.
5.Algae are also used in wastewater treatment.
6.Like other plants, they also take up carbon dioxide from the environment and releases oxygen via photosynthesis.
7.Agar, a gelatinous substance from red algae has many commercial uses.
8. Pigments from algae like carotenoid are used as dyes and colouring agents.
9. Microalgae products are used in face and skin care products.
10. Many bioactive products from microalgae and cyanobacteria are used in pharmaceuticals.