NEET Botany DNA Replication Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): DNA replication requires a specific origin of replication.
Reason (R): In eukaryotes, DNA replication occurs during the S-phase of the cell cycle.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The assertion and reason are both true, but the reason provided does not explain why DNA replication requires an origin of replication. The origin of replication is crucial for initiating replication, while the S-phase timing is about coordination with the cell cycle.
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