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The Fundamental Unit of Life — Science STD 9 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceThe Fundamental Unit of Life1 Mark
Question
Assertion: Specialisation of cells is advantageous to organisms.
Reason: It increases operational efficiency.
  1. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
  2. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
  3. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
  4. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
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Answer

  1. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.

Explanation:

Specialization of cells is differentiation of the cells structurally and functionally to do a specific task, that is, division of labor and therefore increases operational efficiency. Example neurons are specialized to conduct electrical impulses Cells of the adipose tissue, adipocytes, store fats.

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