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Assertion: Red algae contribute in producing coral reef. ltbr. Reason: Some red algae secrete and deposit calcium carbonate our their walls.

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 both the assertion and reason are false

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In the family corallinaceae there is deposit of `CaCo_3` and such red algae are called as calcareous algae. They play major role in the formation of building coral rays.
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