Which among the following green algae is used by the space travellers as protein supplement?
A
Chlorella
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B
Gelidium
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C
Gracilaria
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D
Laminaria
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Solution
The correct option is A Chlorella Chlorella is a green algae which are used as single cell protein. They are used as protein supplements by the space travelers. SCPs are produced by microbes such as algae, bacteria and yeast.