Zoology-Male Reproductive System
NEET Zoology Male Reproductive System Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12
Assertion (A): Leydig cells in the male reproductive system are responsible for the synthesis and secretion of androgens. | Reason (R): Sertoli cells in the seminiferous tubules provide nutrition to dividing germ 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 but R is true.
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
While both statements are true, the reason provided (R) is not an explanation for the assertion (A). Leydig cells synthesize and secrete androgens, whereas Sertoli cells provide nutrition to germ cells, not directly related to the function of Leydig cells.
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