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Assertion :Pyrenoids are utilized during starvation. Reason: Pyrenoids are proteinaceous bodies.

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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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The correct option is C If the assertion is true but the reason is false
The chloroplasts of green algae contain one or more distinct rounded particles called the pyrenoids that mainly contain starchand some protein . They diminish in size and ultimately disappear if the plant is under conditions of starvation. They reappear when the conditions become favourable.
So, the correct answer is 'If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion'

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