NEETBotanyBiological Classification
Read the following Assertion and Reason and choose the correct option. Assertion: In lichens, both algae and fungi mutually benefit from each other Reason: Algae provide shelter and absorb mineral nutrients for fungi and fungi prepare food for algae
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
C. Assertion is true but the Reason is false
Step-by-step solution
In lichens both fungi and algae mutually benefit from each other, Algae prepare food for fungi and fungi provide shelter and absorb mineral nutrients and water for its partner.