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Assertion : Meiosis is also known as reduction division.
Reason : Meiosis reduces the number of chromosomes in daughter cells.

A

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

B

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

C

If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.

D

If both Assertion & Reason are false.

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