Biology · Botany and Medicinal Plants
Consider the following statements about Aloe vera: Statement I: Aloe vera is widely used in medicinal and therapeutic applications because its leaves contain gel rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Statement II: The gel inside Aloe vera leaves consists of water-filled slimy tissue that contains several bioactive compounds with antibacterial, antiviral, and antiseptic properties. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- 1Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct
- 2Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
- 3Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I
- 4Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I✓
Correct answer
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I
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