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Which of the following elements is obtained from the sea algae? |
A. | Argon |
B. | Sulphur |
C. | Vanadium |
D. | Iodine |
Answer» D. Iodine | |
Explanation: Fusus vesiculosus is a brown seaweed and is also known as bladder wrack or red algae, according to the National Institutes of Health (NTH). Red marine algae and other seaweeds are common components of Asian diets and are often used in dietary supplements. The high iodine content in red marine algae can lead to hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. |
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