Assertion: A plant biotype can be retained and multiplied identifinitely without any change or variation by the method of asexual reproduction
Reason: Asexual reproduction does not involve meiosis and syngamy

Options

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

Answer

A

Explanation

Asexual reproduction is a type of reproduction in which only single parent is involved thus there is no formation and fusion of gamete. Thus no genetic exchange or recombination occurs. As a result progeny is identical with their parents.