Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12
Assertion (A): Mutations can lead to both genetic abnormalities and cancer. | Reason (R): Mutations result in the alteration of DNA sequences, which can cause changes in chromosomes.
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 mutations alter DNA sequences, causing changes in chromosomes which can lead to abnormalities, including those observed in cancer cells.
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