NEET Biology question

Statement 1: Red algae contributes in producing coral reefs.

Statement 2: Some red algae secrete and deposit calcium carbonate over their walls.

(A)Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1Correct
(B)Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is not correct explanation for Statement 1
(C)Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False
(D)Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True

Answer: (A)

Solution

Certain coralline red algae deposit calcium carbonate on their cell walls, and this calcified growth cements and builds up reef structures alongside

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