Assertion (A): The cell wall of fungi is made of cellulose. Reason (R): Chitin is a characteristic component of fungal cell walls. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Assertion (A): The cell wall of fungi is made of cellulose.
Reason (R): Chitin is a characteristic component of fungal cell walls.
A. A is true, but R is false.
B. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation.
C. A is false, but R is true.
D. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation.
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Fungal cell walls contain chitin, not cellulose. Cellulose is found in plant cell walls. Thus, A is false and R is true.

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