Consider the following statements:1.Microplastics are only generated from primary sources whereas nano-plastics are only generated from secondary sources.2.Nano-plastics have the potential to penetrate cells and tissues.Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. Micro- and nanoplastics are generated from both primary and secondary sources.

Statement 2 is correct. Nano-plastics have the potential to penetrate cells and tissues.