Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): During meiosis, genetic recombination occurs which leads to genetic diversity among offspring.
Reason (R): Genetic recombination is facilitated by the crossing over of homologous chromosomes during prophase I of meiosis.
In 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:

To verify Assertion-Reason questions, connect them with "because":
"Genetic recombination occurs during meiosis... because crossing over of homologous chromosomes takes place in prophase I."
This confirms that the Reason is the direct mechanism behind the Assertion.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A