Q. The alga rich in protein is
A) $Chlorella$
B) $Ulothrix$
C) $Laminaria$
D) $Nostoc$
Explanation
$Chlorella,$ a green alga is used as food because it is rich in proteins (50%), carbohydrates (20%), fats (20%), vitamins and minerals (10%). It provides an antibiotic chlorellin.
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