NEET Botany (general) Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Decomposition rate is influenced by the chemical composition of detritus. | Reason (R): Detritus rich in lignin and chitin decomposes faster than detritus rich in nitrogen and sugars.
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
The NCERT context states that decomposition is slower if detritus is rich in lignin and chitin, and quicker if rich in nitrogen and sugars. Therefore, the reason given is false.
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