Spirulina (a BGA) can be used as an agent reduce environmental pollution. It absorb heavy metals and other harmful substances from environment thus reduce pollution. If can also be used as SCP (Single cell protein) as source of protein, carbohydrate, fat, mineral & vitamins.
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) : Assertion (A) : Spirulina is a microbe…
NEET UG 2022 — Botany Plant Kingdom
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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) : Assertion (A) : Spirulina is a microbe that can be used for reducing environmental pollution. Reason (R) : Spirulina is a rich source of protein, carbohydrates, fats, minerals and vitamins. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
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Held on 30 Apr 2022 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- B
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- C
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
- D
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
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