Assertion :Parthenogenesis is a kind of variation of sexual reproduction. Reason: In Parthenogenesis, a young one develops from an ovum but without fertilization.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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C
Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct
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D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
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Solution
The correct option is C Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct Parthenogenesis is a mode of asexual reproduction i.e without fusion of gametes, observed in Honey bees where the formation of drones or male honey bees is through unfertilized egg. Since, fertilization does not take place this form of reproduction is termed as asexual reproduction.
So, the correct answer is 'Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct'