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Chapter 26, Problem 12TYK
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The hypothesis that explains the process, by which Botyrococcus braunii contributes to earth’s oil deposits.
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Botryococcus braunii is a pyramid shaped planktonic microalga. This algae is green in color and consists a potentially great importance in the biotecnology. The colonies are found to be present in temperate and tropical oligotropic lakes and estuaries and supported by the lipid bioflim matrix. The presence of elevated levels of dissolved inorganic phosphorus in the water bodies may lead to the blooming of this algae.
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