Question

Given below are two statements:
Assertion (A): During fixation, the microorganisms are killed and attached firmly to the microscope slide.
Reason (R): A thin film of material containing microorganisms adequately preserves overall morphology including structures within the cells.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Fixation kills microorganisms and attaches them firmly to the slide before staining.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B