Assertion (A) : Roughage prevents constipation.Reason (R) : Roughage adds bulk to the food. - Type 1

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

C. A is true but R is false.

D. A is false but R is true.

E. Both A and R are false

Answer: A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Roughage adds bulk to the food and makes its passage through the stomach easier,
thus preventing constipation.

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