RE-NEET2026Zoology-Genetics

RE-NEET 2026 Zoology Mendelian Inheritance Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium

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:

A

Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A

B

A is correct but R is not correct

C

A is not correct but R is correct

D

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Both the assertion and reason are correct, and R correctly explains why all F₁ progeny are tall.

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