The type of algae that is used as a dietary supplement and is a rich source of protein is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The type of algae that is used as a dietary supplement and is a rich source of protein is:
A. Chlorella
B. Sargassum
C. Polysiphonia
D. Gelidium
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Chlorella and Spirulina (a cyanobacterium) are used as single-cell proteins and health supplements due to their high protein content (up to 60%) and essential nutrients. Gelidium is used for agar, Sargassum is a brown alga, Polysiphonia a red alga. Chlorella is a unicellular green alga.

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