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Biology Question on Transcription

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion (A) : In eukaryotes, transcription occurs in nucleus.

Reason (R) : In bacteria, transcription and translation occurs in cytoplasm.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false

Answer

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

Explanation

Solution

Answer (b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

Assertion : In eukaryotes, transcription occurs in nucleus. (Correct)

Reason : In bacteria, transcription and translation occurs in cytoplasm. (True but not correct explanation)