Assertion (A): Kelp is a herbal medicine taken from brown algae

Reason (R): Use of kelp causes goitre

Directions: Choose the correct option:

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Solution

Correct answer: (c) Assertion(A) is true and reason(R) is false.

Kelp is a brown alga used in the treatment of goitre due to its high iodine content.

Hence, the correct option is (c)

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