Which of the following algae produces agar-agar?

Gracilaria

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Gelidium

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Chlamydomonas

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Both A and B

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C Chlamydomonas
Agar is produced from algae Chlamydomonas. It is a jelly-like substance obtained from agaropectin and agarose.
So, option C is the correct answer.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

C h l - a

d

r - p h y c o e r y t h r i n

Agar-agar, algin and carrageenin are obtained from which part of marine algae?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program