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Spirulina is a rich source of proteins.
Spirulina has a spiral chloroplasts.

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If both As and R are correct and R is correct explanation of As

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If both As and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of As

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If As is correct, R is wrong

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If both As and R are wrong.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: The assertion states that "Spirulina is a rich source of proteins." - **Explanation**: Spirulina is indeed known for its high protein content. It is a type of cyanobacteria (often referred to as blue-green algae) and is widely recognized for its nutritional benefits, particularly its protein content. 2. **Analyzing the Reason**: The reason provided is "Spirulina has spiral chloroplasts." - **Explanation**: While Spirulina does have chlorophyll and can perform photosynthesis, it does not possess true chloroplasts as found in eukaryotic algae and plants. Instead, Spirulina is prokaryotic and lacks membrane-bound organelles, including true chloroplasts. 3. **Determining the Correctness of the Assertion and Reason**: - The assertion is **correct** because Spirulina is indeed a rich source of proteins. - The reason is **incorrect** because Spirulina does not have spiral chloroplasts; it lacks true chloroplasts altogether due to its prokaryotic nature. 4. **Conclusion**: Since the assertion is true and the reason is false, we conclude that the correct relationship is that both statements cannot be true together. ### Final Answer: - The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
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