Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceNatural Resources1 Mark
MCQ
Which are sensitive to $SO_2$ pollution?
A
Mosses.
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Lichens.
C
Algae.
D
Ferns.
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Answer
Correct option: B.
Lichens.
Sulphur dioxide is a gas that dissolves in water and produces acidic ions that are highly reactive. When lichen absorb this gas, it disrupts photosynthesis, inhibits reproduction and other activities.
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