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Assertion :- Somatic mutations are sometime inheritable.
Reason : Some organism show vegetative propagation.

A

If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

If both Assertion & Reason are trur but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

C

If Assertion is True but the Reason is Flase.

D

If both Assertion & Reason are false.

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To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. **Step 1: Understand the Assertion** - The assertion states that "Somatic mutations are sometimes inheritable." - Somatic mutations refer to changes in the DNA sequence that occur in somatic (non-germ) cells. Typically, these mutations are not passed on to offspring because they do not occur in germ cells (sperm or egg cells). However, there are exceptions in certain organisms where somatic mutations can be inherited, particularly through asexual reproduction. **Step 2: Understand the Reason** - The reason states that "Some organisms show vegetative propagation." - Vegetative propagation is a form of asexual reproduction where new plants grow from parts of the parent plant, such as roots, stems, or leaves. This method can allow for the transfer of somatic mutations in certain cases, as the new plants can arise from the mutated somatic cells. **Step 3: Analyze the Relationship Between Assertion and Reason** - The assertion is true; somatic mutations can sometimes be inheritable, especially in organisms that reproduce asexually. - The reason is also true; many organisms, particularly plants, can reproduce through vegetative propagation. - However, the reason does not directly explain the assertion. While vegetative propagation can lead to the inheritance of somatic mutations, it does not mean that all somatic mutations are inheritable through this method. **Step 4: Conclusion** - Since both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason does not adequately explain the assertion, the correct answer is that the assertion is true, and the reason is true but not a correct explanation of the assertion. **Final Answer:** - The answer is B: Assertion is true, Reason is true, but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion. ---
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