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STANDARD Botany Interphase Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium

Assertion: Interphase is a resting phase. Reason: The interphase cell is metabolically inactive.

A

If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B

If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D

If both the assertion and reason are false

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Interphase is not a resting phase; it is metabolically active. During interphase, the cell grows and duplicates its DNA in preparation for cell division.

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