Q1 / 180 · AIIMS 2002 · Botany

Assertion : Study of biology requires basic knowledge of chemistry and physics. Reason : Living organisms are made up of atoms and molecules which follow chemical and physical laws.

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

Solution

The advancement in the field of biology has reached to such an extent that it requires the basic knowledge of chemistry, physics and other basic sciences. It is a fact that living organisms are made up of atoms and molecules which follow chemical and physical laws. Therefore knowledge of chemistry and physics is essential for studying biology.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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