AIIMS2002BotanyCell - The Unit of Life
Assertion : Specialization of cells is advantageous for the organism. Reason : It increases the operational efficiency of an organism.
Options
- AIf both the assertion and reason are true and reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.
- BIf both assertion and reason are true but assertion is not a correct explanation of the assertion.
- CIf the assertion is true but the reason is false.
- DIf both assertion and reason are false.
Correct answer
A. If both the assertion and reason are true and reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.
Step-by-step solution
Specialization of cells into tissue, organ and organ systems is advantageous for the organism. It increases the operational efficiency through division of labour which avoids duplication of work.