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Assertion (A) : The decomposition rate is slower when detritus contains substances like lignin and chitin.
Reason (R) : Lignin and chitin are highly resistant to microbial action and undergo very slow decomposition. Which of the following is correct?

A
Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
B
Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C
Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
D
Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
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