Question

Assertion : Study of biology requires basic knowledge of chemistry and physics.

Reason : Living organisms are made up of atoms and molecules which follow chemical and physical laws.

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

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

(c) A is true but R is false

(d) A and R are false

Answer 1

The correct option is: (a)

Explanation:

The field of biology is now advanced to such as extent that the requirement of basic knowledge of physics, chemistry and other basic sciences has become a must. Living organisms are made up of atoms and molecules which follow certain laws associated with them. Therefore it becomes essential to have the knowledge of chemical and physical sciences also.