Iodine is obtained from the members of

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(B) Kelps like $Fucus$ and $Laminaria$ (members of $Phaeophyceae$ or Brown algae) are a rich source of iodine.Approximately $25$% of the total iodine

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Brown algae

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(B) Kelps like $Fucus$ and $Laminaria$ (members of $Phaeophyceae$ or Brown algae) are a rich source of iodine.Approximately $25$% of the total iodine is obtained from kelps,which also contain other elements like bromine,$Cu$,$Zinc$,$Fe$,$Boron$,$Mn$,and $Mo$.Due to the presence of iodine,dried kelps are used to treat goiter.

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