Botany-Significance of Cell Division

NEET Botany Significance of Cell Division Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11

Assertion (A): Cell division is essential for the growth of organisms. | Reason (R): Meiosis results in the formation of two genetically identical daughter cells.

A

Both A and R are true, and R explains A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false, and R is true.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Assertion is true as cell division is crucial for growth, but the reason is false because meiosis produces four genetically diverse daughter cells, not two identical ones.

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