[Campbell Biology P.658] Which red alga is explicitly mentioned as the source of 'nori,' a t... | Practice Question

Which red alga is explicitly mentioned as the source of 'nori,' a traditional Japanese food used for sushi?

  • A: Bonnemaisonia hamifera
  • B: Dulse (Palmaria palmata)
  • C: Porphyra
  • D: Paulinella chromatophora

Explanation

The figure caption for 'Nori' explicitly states: 'The red alga Porphyra is the source of a traditional Japanese food.'