NEET Botany (general) Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): In an aquatic ecosystem, the grazing food chain is the major conduit for energy flow. | Reason (R): The detritus food chain primarily involves the breakdown of dead organic matter by decomposers.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Both statements are true as per the context. In aquatic systems, the grazing food chain (GFC) is significant for energy flow, while the detritus food chain (DFC) involves decomposers breaking down dead matter. However, R does not explain A.
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