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Assertion: Food chain is responsible for the entry of harmful chemicals in our bodies.
Reason: The length and complexity of food chains vary greatly.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion.

C

Assertion is true but Reason is false.

D

Assertion is false and Reason is true.

Text Solution

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The correct Answer is:
B
Through bio magnification, harmful chemicals that are not metabolised by our body pass into the food chain, irrespective of the length and complexity of the food chain, which may vary in nature.
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