Question

For question numbers 14, 15 and 16, two statements are given- one labeled Assertion (A) and the

other labeled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c)

and (d) as given below:

a) Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.

b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

c) A is true, but R is false.

d) A is false, but R is true.

(14) Assertion:Copper is kept open in air, it slowly loses its shining brown surface

and gains a green coating

Reason:Copper is highly reactive metal.

1

(15) Assertion:Energy flow in food chains is always unidirectional.

Reason:Only 10% energy is transferred to the next trophic level.

1

(16 )Assertion: When pure breed tall plants are crossed with pure breed short plants, all the

plants in F1 progeny are tall. When the tall plants of F1 progeny are crossed, short plants re-

appear in F2 progeny.

Reason: Traits are independently inherited.​

Answer 1

Answer:

14 = A

15 = B

16 = D

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