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Assertion (A): Nucleolus does not produce ribosomes. Reason (R): Nucleolus participates in protein synthesis by forming and storing R.N.A.

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Assertion (A): Nucleolus does not produce ribosomes.

Reason (R): Nucleolus participates in protein synthesis by forming and storing R.N.A.

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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 False.

Explanation:

A is false. The nucleolus produces and assembles ribosomal RNA (rRNA), which is necessary for ribosome synthesis. R is false. The nucleolus produces rRNA but does not store it or participate in protein synthesis.

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