Question
Biology Question on Kingdom Plant
Agar-agar is commercially obtained from
A
green algae
B
blue-green algae
C
brown algae
D
red algae
Answer
red algae
Explanation
Solution
Agar is gel-like non-nitrogenous extract obtained from red algae. It is used as a'medium in the cultures of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms and also in numerous industrial processes, e.g., food, bakery, cosmetics, leather, textile industries, in confectionery, etc.