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Assertion (A): Amoeba reproduces by fission. Reason (R): All unicellular organisms reproduce by asexual methods.

Assertion (A): Amoeba reproduces by fission. Reason (R): All unicellular organisms reproduce by asexual methods.

(a)

A is true but R is false

(b)

Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

(c)

A is false but R is true

(d)

Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

Answer:

(c)

Moderate

Explanation

Assertion is true as Amoeba reproduces by fission, but the reason is false as not all unicellular organisms reproduce asexually.