Question

Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other one is labeled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : The seeds of wild-type soybean (Glycine soja) lives longer than the seeds of cultivated type (G. max L.)
Reason (R) : The wild-type soybean (Glycine soja) seeds are small, black, and have an impermeable seed coat with very little content of oil that might enhance the seed longevity.

• 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:

To understand seed deterioration: High-oil seeds (like cultivated soybean) age very quickly because their lipids undergo oxidation, generating toxic peroxides that destroy embryo cell membranes. Low-oil, hard-seeded wild varieties are protected from this deterioration.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A