Directions: In each of the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is given followed by a corresponding statement of Reason (R) just below it. Of these statements, mark the correct answer as: (A) If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion (B) If both Assertion and Reason are ture but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion (C) If Assertion is true but Reason is false (D) If both Assertion and Reason are false
Assertion: Coacervates are believed to be the precursors of life. Reason: Coacervates were self-duplicating aggregates of proteins surrounded by lipid molecules.A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
Coacervates and micruspheres are believed to be precursors of life. The coacervates contain mainly proteins, polysaccharides and some water. As these coacervates do not have lipid outer membranes, hence they cannot reproduce. So, Assertion is correct but Reason is wrong.
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