Question

Assertion :Secondary metabolites of plants can be useful for human. Reason: Abrin and ricin are toxins.

• A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
• B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
• C. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
• D. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is B Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion

• Secondary metabolites are organic compounds produced by bacteria, fungi, or plants which are not directly involved in the normal growth, development, or reproduction of the organism.
• Many Secondary metabolites of plants can be useful for human. For example,
• alkaloids, flavonoids, rubber, essential oils, antibiotics, coloured pigments, scents, gums, spices. Hence Assertion is correct.
• Secondary metabolites such as Abrin and ricin are toxins. Hence Reason is correct.
• So, the correct answer is 'Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion'.