NEET Botany (general) Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Decomposers play a vital role in the detritus food chain by breaking down dead organic matter. | Reason (R): Decomposers are primarily responsible for the initial breakdown of detritus into inorganic materials.
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
Decomposers, including fungi and bacteria, are key players in the detritus food chain, breaking down organic matter into inorganic substances, thus explaining their vital role.
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