Question

An antibiotic obtained from algae

Answer 1

Answer:

Dunaliella primolecta

Explanation:

A crude extract from this alga strongly inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Bacillus subtilis and Entrobacter aerogenes.

Answer 2

Explanation:

From among 84 marine algae, the green alga, Dunaliella primolecta C-525, exhibiting the highest antibiotic activity, was selected. A crude extract from this alga strongly inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Bacillus subtilis and Entrobacter aerogenes.