Zoology-(general)
NEET Zoology (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12
Assertion (A): Evolution by natural selection began with the origin of cellular life forms. | Reason (R): Natural selection is dependent on variations in metabolic capability among organisms.
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 A
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context states that evolution by natural selection started when cellular forms with different metabolic capabilities originated, indicating that R explains A.
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