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ICAR JRF Environmental Sciences 29 Jun 2024Shift 1
Match the Following +4 −1
Match List - I with List - II :

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

List - I
Microalgae species
List - II
Application
A Chlorella vulgaris Chlorella vulgaris I Food supplement Food supplement
B Lyngbya majuscula Lyngbya majuscula II Cosmetics Cosmetics
C Odontella aurita Odontella aurita III Pharmaceuticals Pharmaceuticals
D Scenedesmus Scenedesmus IV Biofuel Biofuel
  • Chlorella vulgaris $\rightarrow$ (I) Food supplement: Chlorella is a unicellular green alga rich in high-quality protein (50–60%), carotenoids, and B-vitamins, globally mass-cultivated as a human food supplement and single-cell protein (SCP).
  • Lyngbya majuscula $\rightarrow$ (III) Pharmaceuticals: Lyngbya majuscula (cyanobacterium) is famous for synthesizing bioactive secondary metabolites, including apratoxins, curacin A, and other potent anticancer, antiviral, and antimicrobial drug candidates.
  • Odontella aurita $\rightarrow$ (II) Cosmetics: Odontella aurita is an authorized marine diatom rich in EPA and fucoxanthin, extensively utilized in luxury cosmetic formulation for skin hydration, barrier repair, and anti-aging antioxidants.
  • Scenedesmus $\rightarrow$ (IV) Biofuel: Scenedesmus species feature rapid growth rates, high lipid accumulation (triacylglycerols), and high biomass yield, making them primary candidates for commercial biodiesel and bioethanol production.

Correct option: (1) (A) - (1), (B) - (HI), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV).

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