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Assertion: DNA molecule acts as a template for synthesis of both RNA and DNA.
Reason: DNA duplex has the feature of right handed coiling and antiparallel.

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If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.

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If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.

C

If Assertion is true but the Reason is false.

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If both Assertion and Reasom are false.

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To analyze the given question, we will break down the assertion and reason statements step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: - The assertion states that "DNA molecule acts as a template for synthesis of both RNA and DNA." - This is true because during the processes of transcription and replication, DNA serves as a template. In transcription, a segment of DNA is used to synthesize RNA, and in replication, DNA is used to create a new DNA strand. 2. **Understanding the Reason**: - The reason states that "DNA duplex has the feature of right-handed coiling and antiparallel." - This is also true. The structure of DNA is a double helix that coils in a right-handed manner, and the two strands of the DNA are oriented in opposite directions (antiparallel). 3. **Evaluating the Relationship**: - While both the assertion and reason are true, we need to determine if the reason correctly explains the assertion. - The assertion discusses the role of DNA as a template for synthesis, while the reason describes the structural characteristics of DNA. The structural features (right-handed coiling and antiparallel strands) do not directly explain why DNA can act as a template for synthesis. 4. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the conclusion is that both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason does not provide a correct explanation for the assertion. ### Final Answer: Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion. ---
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