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Assertion : Plasmids are single stranded extra chromosomal DNA.
Reason: Plasmids are found in Eukaryotic cells.

A

Given below are assertion and reason. Point out if both are true with reason being correct exaplanation

B

both true but reason not correct explanation

C

assertion true but reason is wrong

D

both wrong

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To analyze the given assertion and reason, we will break down the statements step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: - The assertion states: "Plasmids are single-stranded extra chromosomal DNA." - This statement is **incorrect**. Plasmids are actually **double-stranded** circular DNA molecules that exist outside the chromosomal DNA in prokaryotes. They can replicate independently of the chromosomal DNA. 2. **Understanding the Reason**: - The reason states: "Plasmids are found in Eukaryotic cells." - This statement is also **incorrect**. Plasmids are primarily found in **prokaryotic cells** (such as bacteria). While some eukaryotic cells can contain plasmid-like structures (such as yeast), the classic definition of plasmids pertains to prokaryotes. 3. **Conclusion**: - Since both the assertion and the reason are incorrect, we can conclude that neither statement is true. Therefore, the correct answer to the assertion-reason question is that both the assertion and reason are false. ### Final Answer: Both the assertion and the reason are false.
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