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Assertion (A): Karyotype is the division of nucleus during cell-division. Reason (R): Karyon means nucleus and type explains the number, shape and size of the chromosome.

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Assertion (A): Karyotype is the division of nucleus during cell-division.

Reason (R): Karyon means nucleus and type explains the number, shape and size of the chromosome.

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  • 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.

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Assertion and Reasoning
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Solution

Both A and R are True.

Explanation:

A is false. Karyotype describes the number, shape, and size of chromosomes in a cell, not nuclear division. Nuclear division is called karyokinesis. R is true. Karyon refers to the nucleus, while type describes chromosome features.

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Chapter 3: Genetics: Some Basic Fundamentals - Review Questions [Page 37]

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Selina Concise Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 3 Genetics: Some Basic Fundamentals
Review Questions | Q A. 13. | Page 37
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