NEETBotanyBiological Classification
Read the following Assertion and Reason and choose the correct option. Assertion: Lichens have both a fungal component and an algal component Reason: Lichens are symbiotic associations between an algae and fungi
Options
- ABoth Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion
- BBoth Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
- CAssertion is true but the Reason is false
- DBoth Assertion are Reason are false
Correct answer
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion
Step-by-step solution
Lichens contain both components of an algae and a fungi as they are symbiotic associations between algae and fungi.