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Briefly explain the economic importance of algaeGive one example of brown algea |
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Answer» Answer: Importance and uses Brown algae include a number of edible seaweeds. All brown algae contain alginic ACID (alginate) in their cell walls, which is extracted commercially and used as an INDUSTRIAL THICKENING AGENT in food and for other uses. ... Alginic acid can also be used in aquaculture. |
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