Question

Which of the following statements is incorrect? (A) Biology is the story of evolution of living organisms on earth (B) Self – consciousness is the defining feature of living organisms (C) Photoperiod affects reproduction in seasonal breeders, both plants and animals (D) All organisms from the prokaryotes to the most complex eukaryotes can sense and respond to environmental​

Answer 1

Answer:

Correct option is

B

Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion

All living organisms, have an inherent ability to sense their surroundings or environment and respond to their environmental stimuli. Plants and animals both respond to the external stimuli. Human beings are the only organisms who are aware of themselves, i.e., have self-consciousness.

Hence the correct option is B as the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.