All of the Following Are Examples of the Use of Alginates

question 16

Multiple Choice

All of the following are examples of the use of alginates derived from Macrocystis pyrifera, EXCEPT

• A) fermentation substrate for cheese production.
• B) textile printing agent.
• C) modeling material for dental applications.
• D) skin-safe life casting.
• E) ice cream thickener.

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Definitions:

Representative Organisms

Species that serve as examples or proxies for a larger group of organisms, often used in research studies.

Savanna

A grassland ecosystem characterized by the trees being sufficiently small or widely spaced so that the canopy does not close, allowing sunlight to reach the ground and support an underlayer of grass.

Nekton

Aquatic animals that are able to swim and move independently of water currents, such as fish, whales, and squid.

Bottom-dwelling Organisms

Refers to organisms that live on or near the bottom of bodies of water.