Read the statements given below and choose the correct option-
Assertion: Meiosis occur in the reproductive cell.
Reason: Chromosome number remains the same in the meiotic division.

Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.

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Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

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Solution

The correct option is D
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

The correct answer is D.
Assertion statement:
Meiosis refers to a type of cell division wherein one cell divides into four daughter cells.
Each of these daughter cells possesses half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell.
Reason statement:
Chromosome number reduces to half in meiosis.
Therefore, meiosis is also known as reductional division.
Final answer:
(D) Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

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A few statements with regard to sexual reproduction are given below
i. Sexual reproduction does not always require two individuals
ii Sexual reproduction generally involves gametic fusion
iii Meiosis never occurs during sexual reproduction
iv External fertilisation is a rule during sexual reproduction
Choose the correct statements from the options below:
(a) i and iv, (b) i and ii
(c) ii and iii (d) i and iv

Q. Assertion :Meiosis-I is called reductional division in which crossing over occur between homologous chromosomes and as end product each cell receives one set of chromosomes. Reason: Meiosis II is same as Mitosis.

Q. Fill in the blanks
1. Mitosis is a type of cell Division takes place in_____ cell
2. Meiosis is a type of cell Division takes place in_______ cell
3. In mitosis the chromosome number_____
4. In meiosis the chromosome number_____
5. Mitosis occurs at the time of_________reproduction
6. Meiosis occurs at the time of _________ reproduction

Q. Assertion: During meiotic cell division, the chromosome content of the daughter cells is halved by the end of meiosis I itself. Yet, meiosis II is essential for generation of haploid cells.
Reason: During meiosis II, the duplicated sister chromatids separate from each other and are distributed into the haploid daughter cells.

Q. Choose the correct statement regarding chromosomes.

Statement 1: The number of chromosomes in parents and offsprings of a particular species remains constant.

Statement 2: Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes in the parent cell by half.

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Read the statements given below and choose the correct option-Assertion: Meiosis occur in the reproductive cell. Reason: Chromosome number remains the same in the meiotic division.

Read the statements given below and choose the correct option-
Assertion: Meiosis occur in the reproductive cell.
Reason: Chromosome number remains the same in the meiotic division.