Q. A protein rich blue-green alga is

A) Chlorella
B) Spirulina
C) Spirogyra
D) Ulothrix
Explanation

Spirulina. Spirulina (blue-green algae) is highly rich in proteins, vitamin-B complex and minerals. Powdered Spirulina is being used in herbal tonics and biscuits, Chlorella (50-55% proteins) and Porphyra (25-30% protein) are also used as a source of proteins

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