The litmus paper utilized in the chemical laboratories is made of :
A
Fern
B
Algae
C
Lichen
D
Fungi
Correct Answer: Lichen
Litmus paper is an acid/base indicator that changes color to identify bases and acids. Litmus is a dye made from naturally occurring substances, including lichens (fungi)– the most commonly used of which is the species roccella tinctoria.