AIIMS 2018 Botany Binary Fission Assertion Reason Question
Assertion: Organism that reproduce by binary fission are immortal Reason: Such organism have special kind of rejuvenation capability.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A and R are false
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Organisms that reproduce by binary fission, such as bacteria, can be considered "immortal" in the sense that they can continuously divide and produce offspring, theoretically allowing for an indefinite lineage. However, the assertion that they possess a special rejuvenation capability is misleading; while they can regenerate cellular components, this does not equate to true immortality as they can still succumb to environmental stresses or accumulate mutations over generations.
Option A is true, but the reasoning provided in R is not accurate, making option B the correct choice. Option C incorrectly states that R is false, while option D dismisses both statements, which is not valid since A is indeed true.
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