Question

Assertion (A): Syngamy in Plasmodium is anisogamy 
Reason (R): The gametes are similar in size The correct answer is: Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

• (A) and (R) are correct. (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct
• (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

In discussions of syngamy and anisogamy, it's important to accurately describe the characteristics of the gametes involved to avoid confusion in biological terms.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

- Assertion (A) is correct as syngamy in Plasmodium involves anisogamy, which is a form of sexual reproduction involving gametes of different sizes or forms, typically male and female gametes. 
- Reason (R) is incorrect because it states that the gametes are similar in size, which contradicts the definition of anisogamy. In Plasmodium, the male and female gametes differ significantly in size, with male gametes being smaller and more mobile. 
- Thus, while the assertion correctly describes anisogamy, the reason incorrectly describes the characteristics of gametes in Plasmodium, making it an inaccurate explanation of the assertion.