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$ Proteins, polysaccharides and nucleic acid are the macromolecules of a cell.
! DNA contains Ribose Sugar.

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If both As and R are correct and R is correct explanation of As

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If both As and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of As

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If As is correct, R is wrong

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If both As and R are wrong.

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To solve the question, we will analyze the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step 1: Understand the Assertion The assertion states that "Proteins, polysaccharides, and nucleic acids are the macromolecules of a cell." - **Explanation**: Macromolecules are large molecules formed by the polymerization of smaller units called monomers. - **Proteins** are made up of amino acids (the monomers). - **Polysaccharides** are carbohydrates made up of sugar monomers like glucose. - **Nucleic acids** (like DNA and RNA) are polymers made up of nucleotide monomers. ### Step 2: Evaluate the Assertion - The assertion is **correct** because proteins, polysaccharides, and nucleic acids are indeed the three main types of macromolecules found in cells. ### Step 3: Understand the Reason The reason states that "DNA contains ribose sugar." - **Explanation**: DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, actually contains deoxyribose sugar, not ribose sugar. The difference is that deoxyribose lacks one oxygen atom compared to ribose. ### Step 4: Evaluate the Reason - The reason is **incorrect** because DNA contains deoxyribose sugar, not ribose sugar. ### Step 5: Conclusion - The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect. Therefore, the final answer to the question is that the assertion is true, while the reason is false. ### Summary - **Assertion**: Correct - **Reason**: Incorrect
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