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35. Assertion and reasoning in genetics

In the given exercise, an Assertion is followed by the corresponding Reason. Choose the correct answer from the given options:

1.

Assertion:	Accumulation of variations is the basis for the occurrence of evolution.
Reason:	In sexual reproduction of animals, including human beings, the number of successful distinct variations among individuals is high.

Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
Both assertion and reason are correct, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
Assertion is correct but reason is false.
Assertion is false, but reason is correct

2.

Assertion:	Mendel was the first to use his knowledge of science and mathematics to keep track of how many individuals in each generation exhibited a given trait.
Reason:	Mendel was sent to the University of Vienna for physics, mathematics, and natural science training in \(1851\).

Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
Both assertion and reason are correct, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
Assertion is correct but reason is false.
Assertion is false, but reason is correct.

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