Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Cleavage polyembryony is found in Citrus
Reason (R): In Cleavage polyembryony, the zygote divides to form several embryos.
In 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.

Hint:

Citrus shows adventive embryony from nucellus, not cleavage of the zygote.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
Polyembryony may be adventive (from nucellus) or cleavage type (zygote splits).

Step 2: Check the Assertion
Citrus shows adventive polyembryony from nucellar cells, so (A) is false.

Step 3: Check the Reason
In cleavage polyembryony the zygote or proembryo divides into several embryos, so (R) is true.

Final Answer:
(A) is false but (R) is true. \[ \boxed{\text{(D) }\text{(A) is false but (R) is true.}} \]