Zoology-Applications in Medicine & Agriculture
NEET Zoology Applications in Medicine & Agriculture Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12
Assertion (A): Genetically modified crops can help in reducing the harmful effects of agrochemicals on the environment. | Reason (R): Somatic hybridisation in plants like the pomato is a commercially viable alternative to genetically modified crops.
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 C
Detailed Explanation
Genetically modified crops can help reduce agrochemical use, minimizing environmental harm. However, pomato from somatic hybridisation lacks commercial viability, not providing an alternative.
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