Question

II. The questions below consist of statements of an Assertion and a reason. Use the following key to

choose appropriate answer:

(A)If both assertion and reason are CORRECT and reason is the CORRECT explanation of the assertion.

(B)If both assertion and reason are CORRECT, but reason is NOT the CORRECT explanation of the assertion.

(C)If assertion is CORRECT, but reason is INCORRECT.

(D)If assertion is INCORRECT, but reason is CORRECT.

(E)If both assertion and reason are INCORRECT.

1- Assertion: SER is specialised to synthesise proteins. Reason: SER does not bear ribosomes over its surface.

2- Assertion: Aerenchyma occurs in aquatic plants. Reason: It is specialised to perform photosynthesis in weak light.​

Answer 1

1ST

the answer of 1st question is D. SER don't bear ribosomes that's why it is so called smooth . Without Ribosomes the protein synthesis is not possible therefore the assertion is wrong . Morever RER is actively involved in protein synthesis as it bear ribosomes on its surface. HOPE IT HELP U