In each of the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is given and a corresponding statement of Reason (R) is given just below it. Of the statements, mark the correct answer as :
(a) if both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) if both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) if A is true but R is false
(d) if both A and R are false.
Assertion : In lichens, mycobiont and phycobiont are symbiotically associated in which algae is predominant and fungi is a subordinate partner.
Reason : The fungus provides food and alga protects the fungus from unfavourable conditions.
