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Which one of the following statements is wrong.

A

Algae increase the level of dissovledf oxygen in the immediate environment.

B

Algin is obtained from red algae, and carrageenin from brown algae.

C

Agar-agar is obtained from Gelidium and Gracilaria

D

Laminaria and Sargassum are used as food.

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To determine which statement is wrong among the given options, we will analyze each statement one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Statement Analysis:** - **Statement 1:** "Algae increases the level of dissolved oxygen in the immediate environment." - **Explanation:** Algae are photosynthetic organisms that produce oxygen as a byproduct of photosynthesis. Therefore, this statement is **correct**. 2. **Statement 2:** "Algin is obtained from red algae and carrageenan from brown algae." - **Explanation:** This statement is incorrect. Algin is actually obtained from brown algae, while carrageenan is derived from red algae. The order of the sources is reversed, making this statement **wrong**. 3. **Statement 3:** "Agar-agar is obtained from Gelidium and Gracilaria." - **Explanation:** Agar-agar is indeed obtained from red algae, specifically from the species Gelidium and Gracilaria. Thus, this statement is **correct**. 4. **Statement 4:** "Laminaria and Sargassum are used as food." - **Explanation:** Laminaria and Sargassum are both types of brown algae that are cultivated and used as food. Therefore, this statement is also **correct**. ### Conclusion: After analyzing all the statements, the **wrong statement** is the second one: "Algin is obtained from red algae and carrageenan from brown algae." ---
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