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Assertion (A): Some organisms are better adapted to survive in an otherwise hostile environment. Reason (R): Adaptive ability is inherited and has a genetic basis. - Biology

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Question

Assertion (A): Some organisms are better adapted to survive in an otherwise hostile environment.

Reason (R): Adaptive ability is inherited and has a genetic basis.

Options

  • Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

  • Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.

  • A is true but R is false.

  • A is false but R is true.

MCQ
Assertion and Reasoning
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Solution

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Organisms survive better in hostile environments because adaptive traits have a genetic basis and are inherited. This inherited variation leads to better adaptation, making R the correct explanation of A.

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