Question

Assertion (A): Both centromere and centrosome are parts of a chromosome.

Reason (R): The centromere is the region where spindle fibres attach, while the centrosome helps in the formation of spindle fibres.

Options

• A is True and R is False.

• A is False and R is True.

• Both A and R are True.

• Both A and R are False.

Answer 1

A is False and R is True.

Explanation:

The centromere is part of the chromosome, but the centrosome is a distinct organelle. The claim is wrong, but the explanation of their functions is valid.