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Read the following Assertion and Reason and choose the correct option. Assertion: Majority of the red algae are freshwater by with greater concentrations found in the colder areas. Reason: They occur in only well lighted regions close to the surface of water.
Options
- ABoth Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion
- BBoth Assertion and Reason are true but the Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
- CAssertion is true but the Reason is false
- DBoth Assertion and Reason are false
Correct answer
D. Both Assertion and Reason are false
Step-by-step solution
Majority of the red algae are marine with greater concentrations found in the warmer areas. They occur in both well lighted regions close to the surface of water and also at greater depths in oceans where relatively little light penetrates.