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Assertion : Macronucleus in paramecium is polyploid.
Reason : Micronucleus in paramecium is diploid.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

Assertion is true, but Reason is false

D

Assertion is false, but Reason is true

Text Solution

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The correct Answer is:
B
Paramecium contains two nuclei. The larger bean - shaped macronucleus is polyploid and controls metabolic activities, while micronucleus is diploid and controls reproduction.
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