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Which group of algae is responsible for formation of kelp beds along the North American coasts?

A) Brown algae
B) Green algae
C) Red algae

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Answer: A).Brown algae

A kelp is a seaweed species of brown algae. It is moderate in size and grows in cold regions. It grows in the northwestern United states and northern Europe. It belongs to the Fucaceae family. Kelp consists of many organic and inorganic components like carbohydrates, proteins, phenolic compounds, lipids, magnesium, nickel, silver, phosphorus and iron.

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class Phaeophyceae has a member brown algae . brown algae is a very important source of algin
,now the group of algae is responsible for formation of kelp beds along the North American coasts is also brown algae
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