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Agar-agar is obtained from

  • A) Green algae
  • B) Red algae
  • C) Brown algae
  • D) yellow green algae

Aniket Singh , 5 Months ago
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Agar-agar is a gelatinous substance commonly used in cooking and microbiology. It is primarily derived from:

Source of Agar-Agar

The correct answer is B) Red algae. Agar is extracted from various species of red algae, particularly from the genera Gelidium and Gracilaria.

Uses of Agar-Agar

  • As a thickening agent in food
  • In laboratory settings for culturing microorganisms
  • As a vegetarian substitute for gelatin

This versatile substance is valued for its ability to form gels and is widely used in both culinary and scientific applications.

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