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Assertion (A): Gametes formed from the ...

Assertion (A): Gametes formed from the same individual have exactly identical DNA.
Reason (R ): Homologous chromosomes are formed by DNA replication.

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, we need to analyze the assertion and the reason provided: ### Step 1: Analyze the Assertion (A) The assertion states: "Gametes formed from the same individual have exactly identical DNA." - **Explanation**: Gametes are produced through meiosis, which involves two rounds of cell division. During meiosis, genetic recombination occurs through processes like crossing over, where segments of DNA are exchanged between homologous chromosomes. This means that the gametes produced are not identical to each other, as they contain different combinations of genetic material. ### Step 2: Analyze the Reason (R) ...
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