RE-NEET 2026 Botany Mendelian Inheritance Assertion Reason Question
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: In an experiment, Mendel observed that the F₁ progeny plants are all tall and none are dwarf. Reason R: Stem height is a contrasting trait, with tall being dominant and dwarf being recessive. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is correct but R is not correct
A is not correct but R is correct
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Both the assertion and reason are correct, and R correctly explains why all F₁ progeny are tall.
Found an issue with this question?
Related Questions
More from 2026
Arrange the following in the correct developmental sequence related to microsporogenesis:
Match List I with List II:
Choose the correct statements regarding cell organelles and their inclusions. A. The endomembrane system includes Golgi complex, endoplasmic reticulu...