NEET Botany Algae Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Many species of brown and red algae produce hydrocolloids. | Reason (R): Hydrocolloids are water-holding substances that aid in water absorption by algae.
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
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The assertion is true as certain marine brown and red algae produce hydrocolloids, but the reason is incorrect as hydrocolloids are not mentioned as aiding in water absorption by algae in the NCERT text.
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