NEET Biology Plant Kingdom Question Bank Algae General

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    Iodine is obtained from the members of

    A)            Green algae                             

    B)            Brown algae

    C)            Red algae                                 

    D)            Blue?green algae

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

               Kelps like Fucus and Laminaria (members of Phaeophyceae Brown algae) are rich source of iodine. 25% total iodine is obtained from kelps and also contain bromine, Cu, Zinc, Fe, Boron, Mn, Mo etc., because of having idodine the dried kelps are used to treat goiter.


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