Botany-Algae

NEET Botany Algae Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11

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.

A

Both A and R are true, and R explains A

B

Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A

C

A is true but R is false

D

A is false

Correct Answer

Option C

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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