AIIMS2018Botany-Algae

AIIMS 2018 Botany Algin Production Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Assertion: Algin is obtained from Algae Reason: Rust of wheat is due to Puccinia

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A

C

A is true but R is false

D

A and R are false

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Algin is a polysaccharide derived from brown algae, making the assertion true. The reason provided, that rust of wheat is caused by the fungus Puccinia, is also accurate; however, it does not explain the assertion about algin. Option B is incorrect because, while both statements are true, they are unrelated. Options C and D are incorrect as they misrepresent the truth of both statements. Understanding the sources of algin and the pathogens affecting crops is essential in botany and plant pathology.

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