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Write a note on algae in industry​

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Algae are aquatic, plant-like organisms. They encompass a variety of simple structures, from single-celled phytoplankton floating in the water, to large seaweeds attached to the ocean floor. Algae can be found residing in oceans, lakes, rivers, ponds and even in snow, anywhere on Earth. Algae can be cultivated to produce a variety of products for large to small markets: plastics, chemical feedstocks, lubricants, fertilizers, and even cosmetics. See other products algae is used for here. Algae are the most important photosynthesizing organisms on Earth. They capture more of the sun's energy and produce more oxygen than all plants combined. They form the foundation of most aquatic food webs, which support an abundance of animals. In fuel industry algae biofuels have been emerged as a clean, nature friendly, cost effective solution to other fuels. Algae fuels are categorized into bio-ethanol, biogas, bio-hydrogen, biodiesel and bio-oil.

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Answer 2

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Commercial importance: Agar is used in jelly and ice-cream preparations. Arar is derived from Gracilaria and Gelidium. Carrageenine is used in chocolates, paints, and toothpaste as an emulsifier. Its source is red algae.

Medicines: Lots of red algae like Corallina are used to treat worm infections.

In fuel industry algae biofuels have been emerged as a clean, nature friendly, cost effective solution to other fuels. Algae fuels are categorized into bio-ethanol, biogas, bio-hydrogen, biodiesel and bio-oil.

Algae make great industrial thickeners, and some companies also claim antioxidant, mineral replenishing, and moisturizing benefits from algae. Algae anti-aging creams, detoxifying masks, and cleansers can be found in a drug store