Question

Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): S. Typhi reduces sulphite to sulphide, to give a black metallic sheen on the colony in indicator media. Reason (R): Potassium Tellurite in Mc Leod's medium is reduced to metallic tellurium by Corynebacterium diphtheriae to produce black colony.

• 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

Hint:

In assertion-reason questions, both statements may be true, but always check whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B