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Choose the correct option for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) given below:
Assertion (A): In Chlamydomonas, the life cycle is predominantly haplontic, and the zygote represents the only diploid stage.
Reason (R): In Volvox, both asexual and sexual reproduction occur, and zygotic meiosis restores the haploid phase after fertilization.

Asked in UP PGT (Biology) · 2026
Plant Kingdom · Biology
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BiologyDiversity in The Living WorldPlant KingdomPlant Life Cycles and Alternation of GenerationsUP PGT (Biology)2026
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Meristematic tissue contains actively dividing plant cells.

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Option B — Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

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Plant Reproduction: Vegetative, Asexual & Sexual has appeared in 46 previous-year exam questions, most frequently in UPSC, State PSC and SSC.
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