Given below are two statements: One is labeled as Assertion A and the other is labeled as Reason R:
Assertion (A) : During unfavorable conditions, plasmodium of slime moulds differentiate to form fruiting bodies and spores.
Reason (R) : Spores possess true cell walls and are extremely sensitive to harsh environment.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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(A) is correct but (R) is not correct

Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(A) is incorrect but (R) is correct

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

A is true. During unfavorable conditions, the plasmodium develops fruiting bodies with the onset of favorable conditions.
R is false as the spores possess true cell walls and are extremely resistant to harsh environments. When conditions improve, spores germinate and release haploid amoeboid flagellates.

Spores are dispersed by wind.

But R does not explain A.

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