Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11
Assertion (A): The S phase of the cell cycle is crucial for chromosome duplication. | Reason (R): DNA replication occurs during the G1 phase, preparing the cell for mitosis.
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
According to the NCERT context, the S phase is specifically designated for DNA replication and chromosome duplication, whereas the G1 phase is for cell growth and normal metabolism.
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