Botany-Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells

NEET Botany Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11

Assertion (A): Prokaryotic cells lack a well-defined nucleus. | Reason (R): The genetic material in prokaryotic cells is not enclosed by a nuclear membrane.

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 but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The NCERT context states that in prokaryotic cells, the genetic material is 'naked' and not enveloped by a nuclear membrane, which explains why they lack a well-defined nucleus.

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