RE-NEET 2026 Zoology 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 Genetics
Which one of the following can be explained on the basis of Mendel’s Law of Dominance? A. Out of one pair of factors one is dominant and the other is...
What is the probability of having children with ‘O’ blood group, where both mother and father are heterozygous for ‘A’ and ‘B’ blood group, respective...
Match List I with List II