Question

Where is alginic acid found?

Answer 1

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Alginic ACID also reffered as algin or alginate is a hydrophilic or anionic polysaccharide isolated from certain brown seaweed (Phacophycae) via alkaline extraction. It is present in cell walls of brown alage where it forms a viscous gel when binding with water.

Answer 2

Answer: Alginic acid of alginate is found in the cell walls of sea weeds mainly, in the members of phaeophyceae (brown algae). Example : Laminaria, Macrocystis, Ascophyllum, etc.

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