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Assertion (A): Haploid cells are formed ...

Assertion (A): Haploid cells are formed by meiosis cell division.
Reason (R ): Gametes are haploid cells.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation for A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation for A.

C

A is true and R is false.

D

A is false and R is true.

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To solve the question regarding the assertion and reason, we will analyze both statements step by step. ### Step 1: Analyze the Assertion - **Assertion (A)**: "Haploid cells are formed by meiosis cell division." - Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half. It is specifically responsible for producing gametes (sperm and egg cells) in organisms. - In humans, for example, diploid cells (which have two sets of chromosomes) undergo meiosis to produce haploid cells (which have one set of chromosomes). - Therefore, the assertion is **true**. ...
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