Zoology-(general)

NEET Zoology (general) Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11

Assertion (A): Epithelial tissue provides a covering or lining for some parts of the body. | Reason (R): Epithelial tissues are always composed of multiple layers of cells.

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

The NCERT context states that epithelial tissue can be either simple or compound. Simple epithelium is composed of a single layer of cells, thus making the Reason false.

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