Question

Assertion : In nature many organisms produce clones through asexual reproduction.
Reason (R): By this process, genetically identical individuals are produced.

• A. Both Assertion and Reason are false.
• B. Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
• C. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
• D. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason explains Assertion correctly.

Hint:

Remember: Asexual reproduction → No variation → Clones.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Asexual reproduction produces offspring from a single parent without the involvement of gametes, resulting in genetically identical individuals called clones.
Step 1: Evaluate Assertion.
Many organisms (such as bacteria, fungi, and some plants) reproduce asexually and produce clones. Hence, Assertion is true.
Step 2: Evaluate Reason.
Asexual reproduction involves mitotic division, producing offspring that are genetically identical to the parent. Hence, Reason is true.
Step 3: Link between Assertion and Reason.
The reason correctly explains why asexual reproduction results in clones.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason correctly explains the Assertion.