Given below are two statements. One is labelled Assertion (A) and the other is labelled Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Leydig cells provide nourishment to the germ cells.
Reason (R) : Leydig cells form the lining of seminiferous tubules.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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

(A) is true but (R) is false.

Both (A) and (R) are false.

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

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Both (A) and (R) are false.

Sertoli cells provide nourishment to the germ cells. Leydig cells secrete androgens.

Sertoli cells and the male germ cells form the lining of seminiferous tubules. Leydig cells are present in the interstitial space.

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