Question
Biology Question on Algae
Mannitol is the stored food in :
A
Porphyra
B
Chara
C
Gracillaria
D
Fucus
Answer
Fucus
Explanation
Solution
Fucus is a brown algae i.e. belongs to class phaeophyta. In this alga the accumulation product of photosynthesis is D-mannitol (a sugar alcohol) and the reserve food material is laminarin.