Question
Biology Question on Structure of DNA and RNA
Given below are two statements: One is lebelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Protoplasts cannot take up DNA and are not capable of regenerating whole plants.
Reason R: Plant cells are encased in a thick cell wall made of cellulose that poses a barrier to efficient gene transfer.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C
A is true but R is false
D
A is false but R is true
Answer
A is false but R is true
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (D) : A is false but R is true.