Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Mucus of postmortem fish contains albumins, lipoids and phosphatides
Reason (R) : Mucus of postmortem fish is not suitable for growth of microorganisms

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false but (R) is true.

Hint:

Removing the external mucus layer by scaling and washing is an important hygiene step during post-harvest processing to extend shelf life.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C