NEET Biology question

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**Assertion:** Hydroponics requires purified water and mineral nutrient salts. **Reason:** Purified water and mineral salts are not always essential for the success of hydroponics.

(A)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
(B)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
(C)Assertion is True, Reason is FalseCorrect
(D)Assertion is False, Reason is True

Answer: (C)

Solution

Hydroponics does require purified water and precisely defined mineral nutrient salts, because roots are exposed to only a limited volume of solution; without purification and correct formulation, oxygen and mineral concentrations around the roots would be inconsistent/depleted, compromising growth —

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