Assertion (A): Sphagnum is used for dressing wounds.

Reason (R): Sphagnum is used as packing material for transportation.

Directions: Choose the correct option:

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Solution

Correct answer: (b) Both assertion(A) and reason(R) are true, but reason(R) is not the correct explanation for assertion.

Sterilised Sphagnum has great absorbent power and antiseptic properties, hence used in surgical dressing.

Used as packing material for transportation of live materials.

Hence, the correct option is (b).

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