Question

Assertion (A) Bacteria and fungi are microconsumers.
Reason (R) Bacteria and fungi use a very little part of living plant and animals.

• A. If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. If both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
• C. If A is true, but R is false.
• D. If A is false, but R is true

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Assertion is true, but Reason is false. Reason can be corrected as
Bacteria and fungi are microorganisms which are decomposers. These decompose dead remains of plants and animals and release inorganic products into the environment. Thus known as microconsumers. Bacteria and fungi are not a part of living plants and animals.