*1.2.3. Hydrocarbons*

The microalga species are capable of producing hydrocarbons, which can further be converted to diesel, kerosene and gasoline. The microalga, *Botryococcus braunii,* has been reported to produce hydrocarbons with excellent oil yield [14]. The habitat of *B. braunii* is freshwater, which can be one of the factors leading to its adaptation to varied salt concentration. In addition to this, the hydrocarbons from *B. braunii* get deposited outside the cell, thus the extraction becomes relatively easier and convenient [15–17].
