Question

ASSERTION : Chromosome number doubles in successive generations of sexually reproducing organisms. REASON : During sexual reproduction gametes receive half the number of chromosomes from parental cells. *
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Assertion and reason both are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
Assertion is true but reason is false
Assertion is false but reason is true
Both assertion and reason are false

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Sexual reproduction includes gamete formation through meiosis and fertilization. Meiosis reduces the number of chromosomes to half in male and female gametes. This reduced chromosome number is then restored to normal during fertilization of male and female gametes. This is how; constant chromosome number is maintained in sexually reproducing organisms.

Answer 2

Explanation:

assertion is false and reason is true