Question

Assertion (A) : Each human trait is influenced by both paternal and maternal DNA.
Reason (R) : As compared to the father, the mother contributes more amount of genetic material to the child.

Hint:

In sexual reproduction, genetic material comes equally from both parents.

Answer 1

Traits in humans are indeed influenced by DNA contributed equally by both parents — half from the father’s sperm and half from the mother’s egg. Therefore, the Assertion is true. However, the Reason is false because both parents contribute equal amounts of nuclear genetic material.