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Assertion: Lichens are the plants growin...

Assertion: Lichens are the plants growing perched on other plants.
Reason: Lichens unitedly make association with algae annd fungi and show mutualism.

A

If both assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and Reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Lichens show mutualism. Epiphytes use other plants only as support and not for water and food supply.
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