Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12
Assertion (A): The rate of decomposition in an ecosystem is influenced by the chemical composition of detritus. | Reason (R): Detritus rich in lignin and chitin decomposes faster than that rich in nitrogen and water-soluble substances.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true, but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option C
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 water-soluble substances. Therefore, the reason is false.
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