SCIENCE
PLANT KINGDOM
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Question
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Litmus is obtained from.
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An alga
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A bacterium
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A fungus
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Lichen
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -We obtain litmus from Roccella tinctoria.
Detailed explanation-2: -litmus, mixture of coloured organic compounds obtained from several species of lichens that grow in the Netherlands, particularly Lecanora tartarea and Roccella tinctorum.
Detailed explanation-3: -Litmus indicator is obtained from lichens.
Detailed explanation-4: -Lichens are used to make litmus. In distilled water, it has a mauve (purple) tint. It turns red when added to an acidic solution and blue when added to a basic solution. As a result, it’s used to determine whether a solution is acidic or basic.
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