NEET Botany Algae Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Algae are classified under the plant kingdom due to their autotrophic nature.
Reason (R): Cyanobacteria, also referred to as blue-green algae, are included in the plant kingdom.
Both A and R are true, and R explains A.
Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false, and R is true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Algae are classified under the plant kingdom due to their chlorophyll-bearing, autotrophic nature. However, cyanobacteria are not classified as algae anymore, as they have been excluded from the Plantae kingdom.
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