AFMC AFMC Solved Paper-2003

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    Litmus is obtained from :

    A) bacteria                               

    B) fungi

    C) algae                    

    D) lichen

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Litmus is obtained from lichen spp. like Roccellatinctoria, Roccellamontagnei and Lasalliapustulata. Inferior kinds of litmus is obtained from species of Parmelia, Variolania and Lecanora etc. Litmus is used as acid-base indicator. Acid impart a red colour to blue litmus and alkalis cause reddened litmus to return its original blue colour.


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