Assertion and reason

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Reason

   It is when the cell prepares for division, including DNA synthesis.

   Verdict

   Both are true; the reason explains the assertion.

   Assertion

   Interphase is not a resting phase despite its name.

2. Reason

   Division does not stop once the organism is fully grown.

   Verdict

   Both are true; the reason explains the assertion.

   Assertion

   Wounds heal because cell division continues after maturity.

3. Reason

   Mitosis is the M phase of the cell cycle.

   Verdict

   The assertion is false and the reason is true.

   Assertion

   All cell division is mitosis.

Explanation