Assertion: The stage between the two meiotic divisions is called interkinesis.
Reason: Interkinesis is generally short lived.

Options

A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explantion of assertion
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explnantion of assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If both assertion and reason are false.

Answer

B

Explanation

The stage between two meiotic divisions is called interkinesis and is generally short lived. Here the cell undergoes a period of rest. NO DNA replication and no gene duplication occurs during this stage. Protein and RNA synthesis may occur. It is important for bringing true haploidy in daughter cells.