Which of the following statements is true?a) Kelps are brown algae that are harvested for alginatesb) Irish Moss is a brown seaweed that is harvested for alginatesc) Fucus is a brown seaweed that is harvested for agarsd) Wracks are brown seaweeds that are harvested for agars
Question
Which of the following statements is true?a) Kelps are brown algae that are harvested for alginatesb) Irish Moss is a brown seaweed that is harvested for alginatesc) Fucus is a brown seaweed that is harvested for agarsd) Wracks are brown seaweeds that are harvested for agars
Solution
The correct statement is: a) Kelps are brown algae that are harvested for alginates.
Here's why:
a) Kelps are indeed a type of brown algae that are harvested for alginates. Alginates are a type of carbohydrate found in the cell walls of brown algae. They are used in a variety of industrial applications, including as thickeners in foods and in the production of paper and textiles.
b) Irish Moss is actually a type of red algae, not brown. It is harvested for carrageenan, not alginates.
c) Fucus is a type of brown seaweed, but it is not typically harvested for agars. Agar is usually derived from red algae.
d) Wracks are a type of brown seaweed, but like Fucus, they are not typically harvested for agars. Agar is usually derived from red algae.
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