NEETBotanyBiomolecules (B)
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Abrin and Ricin are classified as secondary metabolites in plants. Reason (R): They are polymeric substances which have ecological importance. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options
- ABoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- BBoth (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 but (R) is true
Correct answer
C. (A) is true but (R) is false
Step-by-step solution
Assertion (A) is true because Abrin and Ricin are indeed secondary metabolites produced by plants. Reason (R) is false because Abrin and Ricin are classified as toxins, not polymeric substances. Polymeric substances include rubber, gums, and cellulose. Therefore, (A) is true but (R) is false. Answer: (A) is true but (R) is false