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Assertion : Fruitcose lichens have the simplest thallus.
Reason : The thallus is attached only at the base by a flattened disc.

A

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

B

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

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D

If the assertion is false but reason is true

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The correct Answer is:
D
The simplest type lichen is crustose lichen. The most complex lichen is fruticose that are branched bushy like. The thallus is attached only at the base by a flattened disc.
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