Plant Kingdom Question 544
Question: Iodine is obtained from the members of
Options:
A) Green algae
B) Brown algae
C) Red algae
D) Blue?green algae
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Kelps like Fucus and Laminaria (members of Phaeophyceae Brown algae) are rich source of iodine.
25% total iodine is obtained from kelps and also contain bromine, Cu, Zinc, Fe, Boron, Mn, Mo etc., because of having idodine the dried kelps are used to treat goiter.
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