Assertion :- RNA viruses having shorter ...

Assertion :- RNA viruses having shorter life span and evolve faster.
Reason : In RNA rate of mutations is slower than DNA.

A

If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

If both Assertion & Reason are trur but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

C

If Assertion is True but the Reason is Flase.

D

If both Assertion & Reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:

C

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