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Discuss the uses of algae.

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1. Brown algae like saragassum , laminaria , fucus are a good source of agar. It is used in preparation of nutrient agar , a microbial growth medium.
Algin extracted from brown algae is used in preparation of Ice creams , jellies and chocolates.
3. Some algae like ulva , dictyota and saragassum are used as food , as they are rich in mineralions.
4. Algae are used as fodder.
5. Some algae are used as biofertilisers.
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