Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is…

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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): In ascomycetes and basidiomycetes, a dikaryotic stage (n+n) is a necessary intermediate before the formation of a diploid zygote nucleus.

Reason (R): The dikaryotic stage allows for a prolonged phase of independent nuclear division and growth before karyogamy and meiosis occur.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  2. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the NOT the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  3. Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
  4. Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.

Answer

(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

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