Which one of the following statements is wrong?
(a) Algae increase the level of dissolved oxygen in
the immediate environment.
(b) Algin is obtained from red algae, and
carrageenan from brown algae.
(c) Agar-agar is obtained from Gelidium and
Gracilaria.
(d) Laminaria and Sargassum are used as food.

1 Answer

Answer :

(b) Algin is obtained from red algae, and
carrageenan from brown algae

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