BCECE Medical BCECE Medical Solved Papers-2001

  • question_answer
    Which one causes water bloom?

    A)  Red algae      

    B)  Fungi

    C)  Green algae    

    D)  Fern

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Some green algae, blue-green algae, diatoms and bacteria grow so profusely that these form thick cover over the water surface in water bodies which is called, water bloom. Agar-agar is obtained from several red algae. e.g., Gracilaria, Gelidium, Gigartinia, Chondrus etc. Agar agar is a non-nitrogenous carbohydrate consisting of agarose and agaropectin. Fungi caused most of the plant and animal diseases, spoilage of food etc. Some of the fungi are used for food, formation of organic acid and antibiotics.


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