BVP Medical BVP Medical Solved Paper-2012

  • question_answer
    Agar-agar commonly used in bacterial cultures and medication is obtained from

    A)  Sargassum

    B)  Gelidium

    C)  Ulothrix

    D)  Ulva

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                    Agar-agar is a mucilage produced by certain red algae. The main sources of agar-agar in Japan are the thalli of Gelidium, Gracilaria and Gigartina. It is used in the prepration of certain medicines and in cosmetics, leather and textile industries.


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