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Assertion Old age is not an illness. It ...

Assertion Old age is not an illness. It is a continuation of life with decrease capacity for adaptation.
Reason Cessation of mitosis is normal genetically programmed event.

A

If the 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 reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false statements.

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To analyze the given question, we need to evaluate both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: - The assertion states: "Old age is not an illness. It is a continuation of life with decreased capacity for adaptation." - This statement is true because old age is indeed a natural phase of life. It is characterized by a gradual decline in physiological functions and adaptability, but it is not classified as an illness. 2. **Understanding the Reason**: - The reason states: "Cessation of mitosis is a normal genetically programmed event." - This statement is false. While it is true that mitosis (cell division) decreases with age, the cessation of mitosis is not strictly a genetically programmed event. It is influenced by various factors including environmental stress, cellular damage, and the overall aging process. 3. **Conclusion**: - Since the assertion is true and the reason is false, we can conclude that the correct answer is that the assertion is true and the reason is false. ### Final Answer: - Assertion: True - Reason: False
To analyze the given question, we need to evaluate both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: - The assertion states: "Old age is not an illness. It is a continuation of life with decreased capacity for adaptation." - This statement is true because old age is indeed a natural phase of life. It is characterized by a gradual decline in physiological functions and adaptability, but it is not classified as an illness. ...
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