NEET Biology question

Biology Microbes in Human Welfare NEET

Assertion (A): Mycorrhizal association benefits host plants. Reason (R): Mycorrhizal fungi improve phosphorus absorption and confer resistance to root-borne pathogens, drought and salinity.

(A)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of ACorrect
(B)Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
(C)A is true but R is false
(D)A is false but R is true

Answer: (A)

Solution

Mycorrhizal association is indeed beneficial, and the reason correctly explains the specific mechanisms

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