AIIMS 2017 Botany Steroids Assertion Reason Question
Read the Assertion and Reason carefully to mark the correct option from those given below Assertion The structure given is the most important animal steroid which is insoluble in water and chemically unreactive.
Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
Assertion is true but Reason is false
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Option B is correct because the assertion identifies cholesterol as a crucial animal steroid that is indeed insoluble in water (H₂O) and chemically unreactive, which is true. However, the reason provided does not explain why cholesterol is important; it merely states its properties without linking them to its biological significance, such as its role in cell membrane structure and function.
Option A is incorrect because, while both statements are true, the reason does not adequately explain the assertion. Option C is incorrect since both the assertion and reason are true, and option D is not applicable as there is a valid answer. Understanding the properties of cholesterol helps clarify its essential functions in biological systems.
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