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2.Human Reproduction
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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