NEET Biology Human Reproduction Question Bank Critical Thinking Questions

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    Lichens are important in the studies on atmospheric pollution because they

    A) Can grow in polluted atmosphere

    B) Can readily multiply in polluted atmosphere

    C) Efficiently purify the atmosphere

    D) Are very sensitive to pollutants like sulphur dioxide

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Lichens (Usnea) are extremely sensitive to \[S{{O}_{2}}\] and could be regarded as indicators of \[S{{O}_{2}}\]pollution (indicators of pollutants. Lichens have given Indices of Atmospheric Purity (IAP)


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