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Assertion : Dengue can be treated by taking antibiotics.
Reason : Antibiotics block the biochemical life processes of viruses.

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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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: The assertion states that "Dengue can be treated by taking antibiotics." To evaluate this, we need to recognize what Dengue is. Dengue is a viral infection caused by the dengue virus, which is transmitted by mosquitoes. 2. **Understanding the Reason**: The reason provided is that "Antibiotics block the biochemical life processes of viruses." It is important to note that antibiotics are specifically designed to target bacteria, not viruses. 3. **Analyzing the Nature of Dengue**: Since Dengue is a viral infection, it cannot be treated with antibiotics. Antibiotics are effective against bacterial infections by targeting specific bacterial processes, such as cell wall synthesis, but they do not have any effect on viruses. 4. **Conclusion on the Assertion and Reason**: - The assertion is **false** because Dengue cannot be treated with antibiotics. - The reason is also **false** because antibiotics do not block the biochemical life processes of viruses, as they are not designed to act on viruses. 5. **Final Evaluation**: Since both the assertion and the reason are incorrect, the correct conclusion is that both statements are false.

### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: The assertion states that "Dengue can be treated by taking antibiotics." To evaluate this, we need to recognize what Dengue is. Dengue is a viral infection caused by the dengue virus, which is transmitted by mosquitoes. 2. **Understanding the Reason**: The reason provided is that "Antibiotics block the biochemical life processes of viruses." It is important to note that antibiotics are specifically designed to target bacteria, not viruses. 3. **Analyzing the Nature of Dengue**: Since Dengue is a viral infection, it cannot be treated with antibiotics. Antibiotics are effective against bacterial infections by targeting specific bacterial processes, such as cell wall synthesis, but they do not have any effect on viruses. ...
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