Assertion :Fruticose lichens have the simplest thallus Reason: The thallus is attached only at the base by a flattened disc
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If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
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If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
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If the assertion is true but the reason is false
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If both the assertion and reason are false
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Solution
The correct option is A If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion Fruticose lichens have a most complex thallus which is slender and freely branched The branches may be cylindrical or ribbon-like and form thread-like or twiglike tufts. The thallus is attached only at the base by a flattened disc.