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Assertion : Discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming was a serendipity
Reason: A Fleming was working on Penicillium notatum along with Staphylococcus bacteria,

A

If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is a correct explanation of Assertion.

B

If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of Assertion

C

It Assertion and true but Reason is false.

D

If both Assertion and Reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
C
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