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Assertion: Guanine cannot pair with cytosine.
Reason: Guanine and cytosine do not have perfect matching.

A

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

B

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.

D

If both Assertion and Reasom are false.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: The assertion states that "Guanine cannot pair with cytosine." In the context of molecular biology, this is a claim about the base pairing rules in DNA. 2. **Understanding the Reason**: The reason provided is that "Guanine and cytosine do not have perfect matching." This suggests that there is an implication that the pairing is not suitable or correct. 3. **Base Pairing Rules**: In DNA, the base pairing rules dictate that guanine (a purine) pairs with cytosine (a pyrimidine) through hydrogen bonds. Specifically, guanine pairs with cytosine via three hydrogen bonds. 4. **Evaluating the Assertion**: Since guanine does indeed pair with cytosine in DNA, the assertion that "guanine cannot pair with cytosine" is false. 5. **Evaluating the Reason**: The reason states that guanine and cytosine do not have perfect matching. However, they do form a stable base pair through three hydrogen bonds, which is considered a strong and effective pairing. Therefore, this statement is also false. 6. **Conclusion**: Both the assertion and the reason are false. **Final Answer**: Both the assertion and the reason are false. ---
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