NEET Biology Plant Kingdom Question Bank Algae General

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    Agar?Agar is obtained from [CPMT 1993, 96, 98; AFMC 1997; KCET 2000]

    A)            Gigartina                                  

    B)            Gelidium

    C)            Gracillaria                                 

    D)            All the above

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

               Agar-agar is a jelly like substance. It is a non-nitrogenous carbohydrate consisting of two polysaccharides namely agarose and agaropectin. It is obtained from several red algae. e.g., Gracillaria, Gelidium, Gigartinia. It was discovered by Lady Hesse and used by Robert Koch to solidify culture medium.


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