NEET · Biology · STD 11 - 17. Locomotion and movement
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion \((A)\) and the other is labelled as Reason \((R)\). Assertion \((A)\): Osteoporosis is characterised by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fractures. Reason \((R)\) : Common cause of osteoporosis is increased levels of estrogen. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- A Both \((A)\) and \((R)\) are correct but \((R)\) is not the correct explanation of \((A)\)
- B \((A)\) is correct but \((R)\) is not correct
- C \((A)\) is not correct but \((R)\) is correct
- D Both \((A)\) and \((R)\) are correct and \((R)\) is the correct explanation of \((A)\)
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(B) \((A)\) is correct but \((R)\) is not correct
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