Question

Briefly explain the Economic importance of Algae. Give one example of Brown algae.​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Algae are economically important in a variety of ways. The natural substance can be used as a food source, a fodder, in fish farming, and as a fertilizer, role in alkaline reclaiming, can be used as a soil binding agent, and is used in a variety of commercial products.

An example of brown algae is: Kelp

Answer 2

Algae hold an economic importance as they are used as a source of food, as a fertilizer and even in pisciculture.

• Various economic benefits of Algae are -

1. Via the photosynthesis process algae form organic food molecules from carbon dioxide and water in which they absorb energy from sunlight.
2. Algae is also used for fish farming.
3. It also plays a key role in the reclaiming of alkalines, and can be used as a soil binding agent and is used in a number of commercial products.

• Example of brown algae include Padina, Kelp, Fucales etc.