Question

Assertion (A) : Each human trait is influenced by both paternal and maternal DNA.
Reason (R) : As compared to the father, the mother contributes more amount of genetic material to the child.

Hint:

In sexual reproduction, genetic material comes equally from both parents.

Answer 1

Human traits are determined by DNA, with each parent contributing equally (half from sperm, half from egg). The Assertion is thus correct. The Reason is incorrect; both parents provide equal nuclear genetic material.