Question
Biology Question on Algae
Iodine is extracted from which of the following algae ?
A
Laminaria
B
Chlorella
C
Polysiphonia
D
Gelidium
Answer
Laminaria
Explanation
Solution
Iodine and potash are extracted from kelps which are the member of order laminariales of family phaeophycae (e.g., Laminaria. Ecklonia Ascophvllum etc).