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Assertion: Deficiency of sulpur causes chlorosis in plants
Reason : Sulphur is a constituent of chlorophyll, proteins and nucleic acids.

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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C
Deficiency of sulphur causes loss of chlorophyll leading to yellowing in leaves.
Magnesium is a constituent of the ring structure of chlorophyll.
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