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Biology Question on Microbes in human welfare

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion (A) : Amoxicillin is a broad spectrum antibiotic.

Reason (R) : It is derived from penicilin G.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false

Answer

If assertion is true but reason is false

Explanation

Solution

Answer (c) If assertion is true but reason is false

Assertion : Amoxicillin is a broad spectrum antibiotic. (Correct)

Reason : It is derived from penicilin G. (Not true)