Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other one is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Meiotic division of one somatic (2n) cell gives rise to four haploid (n) daughter cells.
Reason (R): The reduction in chromosome number of daughter cells is mainly due to a single S phase during the premeiotic interphase followed by two successive nuclear divisions.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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

Hint:

Pay close attention to words like "somatic" in cell division questions. Somatic cells divide by mitosis; only germ cells undergo meiosis.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D