Botany-(general)

NEET Botany (general) Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11

Assertion (A): Archaebacteria can survive in extreme environments due to their unique cell wall structure. | Reason (R): The cell wall of archaebacteria contains peptidoglycan, which provides stability in harsh conditions.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Archaebacteria have a unique cell wall structure that allows them to survive in extreme conditions, but it does not contain peptidoglycan, which is found in most other bacteria.

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