Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): One of the major limitations of genetic engineering is the difficulty in transferring polygenic traits in plants.
Reason (R): Cybridization generates novel combinations of nuclear and/or cytoplasmic genomes, which is not possible through sexual hybridization.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• 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:

Polygenic = Many Genes (Too heavy for a single transgenic "truck").
Cybrid = Custom Mix (Organelles from Dad's side and Mom's side mixed together).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B