Biology PYQ 212 of 227 · Biology in Everyday Life & Applied Biology

Seaweeds are important source of -

  1. AIodine
  2. BArgon
  3. CBromine
  4. DChlorine

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Correct answer: (a) Iodine

Explanation

Seaweeds (marine algae) absorb and concentrate iodine from seawater, making them a rich dietary source.

Dietary iodine is essential for the thyroid hormones that regulate metabolism.

Argon, bromine and chlorine are not stored or supplied notably by seaweeds.

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