Which one of the following algae is reported to produce an antibiotic?

Nostoc

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Ectocarpus

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Chlamydomonas

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Chlorella

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Solution

The correct option is A Nostoc
Chlamydomonas provides antimicrobial benefit while Chlorella used for cancerous patient treatment and Ectocarpus used for molecular study only Nostoc is scientifically produces anti-biotic.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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