Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion $(A)$ and the other is labelled as Reason $(R)$ :
Assertion $(A)$ : $Spirulina$ is a microbe that can be used for reducing environmental pollution.
Reason $(R)$ : $Spirulina$ is a rich source of protein,carbohydrates,fats,minerals and vitamins.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  • A
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are correct and $(R)$ is the correct explanation of $(A)$
  • B
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are correct but $(R)$ is not the correct explanation of $(A)$
  • C
    $(A)$ is correct but $(R)$ is not correct
  • D
    $(A)$ is not correct but $(R)$ is correct

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