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Assertion . Iodine deficiency causes goi...

Assertion . Iodine deficiency causes goitre
Reason. Reduced iodine intake decreases thyroxine production

A

Point out if, both are true with reason being correct explanation

B

both are true but reason is not correct explanation

C

assertion is true but reason is wrong

D

both are wrong

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