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35. Assertion and reasoning in genetics

In the given exercise, an Assertion is followed by the corresponding Reason. Mark the suitable answer from the given options:

1.

Assertion:	The branch of biology, which conducts the study of genes and genetic variation is called heredity.
Reason:	During the transferring of traits from parents to offspring, variations will occur.

Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
Both assertion and reason are correct, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
Assertion is correct but reason is false.
Assertion is false, but reason is correct

2.

Assertion:	In sexual reproduction, individuals in a population are more likely to be affected by the disease.
Reason:	Sexual reproduction promotes variation in the progeny.

Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
Both assertion and reason are correct, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
Assertion is correct but reason is false.
Assertion is false, but reason is correct.

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