Question

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Cells of different tissues essentially require CO\(_2\) to generate energy and perform metabolic functions.
Reason (R) : Deficiency of oxygen or hypoxia results in failure to carry metabolic functions.
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:

Always carefully read Assertion statements for swapped biological terms. Here, substituting the requirement of O\(_2\) with the waste product CO\(_2\) instantly makes the statement factually incorrect.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D