Question

Choose the right option.
Assertion (A): Benign Tumors are called neoplastic cells.
Reason (R): Malignant Tumor spreads to other organs of the body.

• A. Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
• B. Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
• C. Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
• D. Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.

Hint:

Benign tumors are typically not cancerous and do not spread, unlike malignant tumors which have the ability to invade and spread to other organs.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding Benign Tumors.
Benign tumors are non-cancerous growths of cells. They are not considered neoplastic cells, as neoplasia refers to abnormal cell growth, including both benign and malignant types.
Step 2: Malignant Tumors.
Malignant tumors are cancerous and spread to other parts of the body, which is true.
Step 3: Analyzing the options.
Option (A):
The assertion about benign tumors is true.
Option (B):
The reason is true, but it does not explain the assertion correctly.
Option (C):
Correct. Assertion is true but reason is false.
Option (D):
Incorrect, as Assertion (A) is true.