A study on the antibacterial property of the seaweed chaetomorpha aerea

Marine macroalgae, or seaweeds, are plant – like organisms that generally live attached to rock or other hard substrata in coastal areas. They belong to three different groups, empirically distinguished since the mid – nineteenth century on the basis of thallus color. Seaweeds are far more complex organisms than generally realized. Many have specialized tissues and growth forms. They may have very complicated sex, with many of them producing sex pheromones and with many different types of sex organs. Seaweed has a unique ability to absorb concentrated amounts of iodine from the ocean. Seaweed also contains an amino acid called tyrosine, which is used alongside iodine to make two key hormones that help the thyroid gland do its job properly. The protein present in some seaweed, such as Spirulina and Chlorella, contain all essential amino acids. This means seaweed can help ensure us to get full range of aminoacids. Seaweed are also a good source of omega 3 fats and vitamin B12.In addition to containing the antioxidant vitamin A, C and E, seaweed boasts a wide variety of beneficial plant compounds, including flavonoids and carotenoids. These have been shown to protect our body ’s cells from free radical damage. Seaweed contains a lot of fibre , which does not contain any calories. The fibre in seaweed may slow stomach emptying too. This helps us feel fuller for longer and can delay hunger pangs. The present study forma a foundational study in exploring the Antibacterial property of the seaweed Chaetomorpha aerea paves way for its potential contribution to the field of Pharmacogenomics.