NEETBiologyMicrobes in Human WelfareMCQ+4 / −1
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Spirulina is a microbe that can be used for reducing environmental pollution.
Reason (R) : Spirulina is a rich source of protein, carbohydrates, fats, minerals and vitamins.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- A(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
- BBoth (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- CBoth (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- D(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
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Correct answer: C
Spirulina can be grown easily on materials like waste water from potato processing plants, so it can reduce environmental pollution. It can serve as food rich in protein, minerals, fats, carbohydrates and vitamins.
Hence, option (c) is correct as both (A) & (R) are correct but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
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