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Assertion: Chlorella and spirulina are used as a food supplement by space travellers
Reason: Chlorella and spirulina are unicellular algae.

A

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

B

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

C

if assertion is true but reason is false.

D

if both assertion and reason are false.

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To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step 1: Evaluate the Assertion The assertion states that "Chlorella and spirulina are used as a food supplement by space travelers." - **Analysis**: This statement is true. Chlorella and spirulina are indeed used as food supplements, especially in space travel, due to their high nutritional value and compact form. ### Step 2: Evaluate the Reason The reason given is "Chlorella and spirulina are unicellular algae." - **Analysis**: This statement is also true. Both chlorella and spirulina are classified as unicellular algae. However, the reason does not directly explain why they are used as food supplements by space travelers. ### Step 3: Determine the Relationship Now we need to determine if the reason correctly explains the assertion. - The assertion is true, but the reason does not provide a valid explanation for the assertion. The nutritional benefits and safety of these algae are the real reasons for their use as food supplements, not merely the fact that they are unicellular. ### Conclusion Based on the evaluations: - Both the assertion and the reason are true. - However, the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion. Thus, the correct option is: **Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion.** ---
To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step 1: Evaluate the Assertion The assertion states that "Chlorella and spirulina are used as a food supplement by space travelers." - **Analysis**: This statement is true. Chlorella and spirulina are indeed used as food supplements, especially in space travel, due to their high nutritional value and compact form. ### Step 2: Evaluate the Reason The reason given is "Chlorella and spirulina are unicellular algae." ...
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