Question

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Assertion (A): Chromosomes are responsible for the transfer of characteristics from parents to offspring.

Reason (R): Chromosomes are present in the nucleus.

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

B. A is true but R is false

C. A is false but R is true

D. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A​

Answer 1

Option B

Step-by-step explanation:

In the nucleus, thread-like structures called chromosomes are present.These carry genes which contain all the information needed by the cell to function and to reproduce. IGenes are also responsible for all the characteristics of an individual. Thus, genes are responsible for inheritance i.e., transfer of characteristics from the parent to the offspring.