Gujarati
Hindi
2.Human Reproduction
normal

Assertion : Senescence is the time when age associated defects are manifested.

Reason : Certain genes may be undergoing sequential switching on and off during one's life.

A

If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

C

If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

D

If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

(AIIMS-2005)

Solution

According to programmed senescence theory of ageing, ageing is a result of switching on and off of certain genes. $B$ and $T-$ lymphocytes undergo programmed cell death called apoptosis.

Standard 12
Biology

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