Biologically Active Metabolites Synthesized by Microalgae

Table 4

Bioactive compounds extracted from the microalgae of the Chlorella genus.

Microalga	Bioactive compound	Concentration (%, w/w)	Reference
Chlorella protothecoides	Lutein	4.60	[8]
Chlorella zofingiensis	Astaxanthin	1.50	[8]
Chlorella vulgaris	Phenolic	0.20	[134]
Chlorella vulgaris	Terpenoids	0.09	[134]
Chlorella vulgaris	Alkaloids	2.45	[134]
Chlorella minutissima	Phytol	2.70	[135]
Chlorella minutissima	Phenol	1.81	[135]