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Assertion :Red algae contributes in producing coral reefs Reason: Some red algae secrete and deposit calcium carbonate over their walls

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
Red algae generally grow attached to rocky stones. Some deep water red algae are calcareous and build up hard stony thalii responsible for the production of lime stones and coral reefs.

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