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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:	Asexual reproduction has no role in evolution.
Reason:	In asexual reproduction, slight alterations are noticed due to inaccuracies in the DNA copying mechanism.

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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