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Assertion : Reproduction enables the continuity of the species generation after generation.
Reason : Reproduction is a biological process in which an organism gives rise to young ones similar to itself.

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If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

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If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

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If assertion is true but reason is false.

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If both assertion and reason are false.

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Reproduction is a biological process in which an organism produces young ones (offspring) like itself. It is one of the most important characteristics of the living organisms. Reproduction maintains the continuity6 of species by producing the same form over generation.
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