People recovering from long illness are often advised to include the alga Spirulina in their
diet because it
1. makes the food easy to digest
2. is rich in proteins
3. has antibiotic properties
4. restores the intestinal microflora.
Consider the following four statements (I-IV) and select the option which includes all the correct ones only:
I. | Single-cell Spirulina can produce large quantities of food rich in protein, minerals, vitamins, etc. |
II. | Body weight-wise, the microorganism Methylophilus methylotrophus may be able to produce several times more proteins than that produced by a cow per day through its milk. |
III. | Common button mushrooms are a very rich source of vitamin C. |
IV. | A rice variety has been developed which is very rich in calcium. |
1. Statements (I), (III), and (IV)
2. Statements (II), (III), and (IV)
3. Statements (I), (II)
4. Statements (III), (IV)
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. |
1. | Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
2. | Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
3. | (A) is correct but (R) is not correct. |
4. | (A) is not correct but (R) is correct. |