NEET Previous Year Question

Which one of the following statements is wrong?

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: D. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. AAlgin and carrageen are products of algae.
  2. BAgar–agar is obtained from Gelidium and Gracilaria.
  3. CChlorella and Spirulina are used as space food
  4. DMannitol is the stored food in Rhodophyceae

Correct answer: D

Solution

(d) • Mannitol is the stored food in brown algae (Phaeophyceae).
• In Rhodophyceae (red algae), the stored food is floridean starch.

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